Small-leaved Lime. A broadly columnar tree with rounded dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Produces clusters of pale yellow flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Tilia cordata
A broadly columnar tree with rounded dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Produces clusters of pale yellow flowers in mid-summer.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Tilia |
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Species | cordata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Small-leaved Lime |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 25m |
Family | Tiliaceae |
Spread | 15m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from strong winds |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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