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TILIA platyphyllos
Commonly known as Broad-leaved lime, Large-leaved lime, Large-leaved linden
A vigorous parkland tree with ovate toothed leaves
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DeciduousRounded to broadly ovate, dark green leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, paler and usually densely hairy beneath, turning yellow in autumn
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YellowPale yellow -
Height30m (100ft) -
Spread20m (66ft)
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TreeProduces pendent cymes of 3-5 flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
TILIA platyphyllos
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesGall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(creating sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot
Place of originEurope -
Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of TILIA platyphyllos
TILIA platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'
upright habit with twisted branches.
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
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