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"The Lobelia Tupa arrived safely this morning, a wonderful specimen. Thank you so much for your great service, packing and sending. I look forward to it flowering next year. Kind regards. "
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TILIA cordata

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Courier Only - Due to the size of this plant it will be despatched by Courier. The rest of your order will also be sent by courier at the same time.

  • Good to know - excellent for carving as it does not warp. Produces a valuable honey.
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    Medicinal Properties - its flowers are sold in health shops. Lime flower tea, drunk after dinner, aids digestion. Its soothing properties alleviate hysteria, nervous vomiting or palpitation.

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    Pests & Diseases - gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids (producing sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot.

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    Place of Origin - Europe, Caucasus.

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    Flower Colour: Yellow - pale-yellow.

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    Flower Shape: Cup-shaped

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers
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    Tree Shape: Broadly columnar

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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TILIA cordata

Small-leaved lime

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - heart-shaped, toothed, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, blue-green and smooth beneath except for tufts of hair in the axils. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Tree - produces clusters of up to 10 flowers 2cm (threequarters inch) across on upright stalks with a leaf-like bract at the base.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 25m(90ft)
Spread - in metres - 15m (50ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - avoid very dry conditions and protect from strong winds

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to Alkaline Soil - will tolerate a bit of acidity.

Flowers In

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre
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