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TILIA mongolica
Commonly known as Mongolian lime
Ivy-like leaves, reddish new shoots and leaf stalks. Brilliant yellow autumn colour
£30.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(producing sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot. -
Place of origin
Mongolia, northern China. -
DeciduousGlossy, dark-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, blue-green beneath and red when young. Rounded to triangular in shape, deeply cut into 3 sharply toothed lobes, often with 2 lateral lobes.
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Yellow
Pale-yellow. -
Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
18m (59ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft)
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TreeRounded tree or tall shrub. Produces clusters of up to 30 flowers 2cm (¾ in) across.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soilWill tolerate some acidity.
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Full sun
Avoid very dry conditions and provide shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size18m (59ft)
12m (39ft)
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- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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