Red-twigged Lime. A broadly columnar tree with red winter stems. Dark green leaves, paler beneath with pendent clusters of pale yellow flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Tilia platyphyllos ‘Rubra’
A broadly columnar tree with red winter stems. Dark green leaves, paler beneath with pendent clusters of pale yellow flowers in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Tilia |
|---|---|
| Species | platyphyllos |
| Varietry | 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Red-twigged Lime |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30m |
| Family | Tiliaceae |
| Spread | 20m |
| 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 | |
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