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Tilia cordata
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Small Leaved Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordataSoil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July/Ivory flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 24m/10mSpecial features: A lovely native tree which supports a variety of wildlife.Tilia cordata is a spreading, native tree which grows to be majestically strong and large. Its reaching branches hold a mass of small, rounded, glossy, dark green leaves that are paler underneath. The leaves turn yellow come autumn. Flowers are borne in small bunches in summer; they are pale yellow in colour and have a beautifully sweet scent. Possible uses include woodland planting, parkland planting and planting for a windbreak.
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Tilia cordata Greenspire
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Small Leaved Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June/ivory.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/ 6mSpecial features: A hardy tree that supports most soil types, locations and conditions. The 'Greenspire' is smaller than the classic Tillia cordata; the 'Greenspire' boasts more upright branches and a narrower crown, which makes is a better choice than other Tilias for a medium-sized garden. The leaves are of the classic heart-shape and they are a rich green on top, with paler undersides. The lightly-fragrant, ivory coloured flowers appear in June and these are popular with bees. This is a highly-tolerant tree and it well-suited to most soil types, locations and conditions. A great choice for urban sites and it is also an ideal avenue tree.
Tilia cordata Winter Orange
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Winter Orange Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June/ivory.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 14m/8mSpecial features: Glowing red buds and orange winter shoots. The 'Winter Orange' is aptly names as this Lime tree comes to life in winter when the leaves fall to reveal glowing orange shoots. The small red buds also add to the vibrancy of this tree in winter. In spring, deep green leaves appear and these are soon accompanied by clusters of fragrant ivory flowers in summer. The lightly-serrated, heart-shaped burst to life in autumn when they turn buttery yellow before falling. This tree is the perfect choice for year-round interest and it is suitable for planting in a range of sites and situations. A great all-rounder.
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