TILIA oliveri

An elegant tree with pendent branches and new shoots. Leaves silvery-white underneath. A little known species but well worth growing

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Grafted £27.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous - broadly ovate, dark green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, tapering to sharp points at the tips, densely white-hairy beneath and turning pale yellow in autumn
Height - 15m (49ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - spreading tree. Produces cymes of 6-10 flowers 1cm (½in) across in midsummer with a conspicuous pale green bract
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
Partial shade - light, dappled shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - some reports suggest this tree is toxic to bees. Does not drip honeydew as does not support aphids.
Pests & Diseases - honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot
Place of origin - central China. Named after Kew botanist Daniel Oliver (1830-1916)
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -