TILIA mongolica

Commonly known as Mongolian lime

Ivy-like leaves, reddish new shoots and leaf stalks. Brilliant yellow autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Glossy, 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.
  • Yellow
    Pale-yellow.
  • Height
    18m (59ft)
  • Spread
    12m (39ft)
  • Tree
    Rounded tree or tall shrub. Produces clusters of up to 30 flowers 2cm (¾ in) across.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Avoid very dry conditions and provide shelter from strong winds.
  • Partial shade

TILIA mongolica

 
£35.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Orbicular
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 1
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to alkaline soil
    Will tolerate some acidity.
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Tilia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
18m (59ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  12m (39ft)
  

Buy Varieties of TILIA mongolica

TILIA mongolica 'Harvest Gold'

TILIA mongolica 'Harvest Gold'

Mongolian lime

attractive yellow new leaves later fading to green with brilliant yellow autumn colour

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£35.00 each 

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