TILIA tuan var chenmoui
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TILIA tuan var chenmoui
Commonly known as Lime, Linden
Recently introduced Chinese lime. Narrow silver-green leaves and cream flowers
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
T. tuan var. chenmoui. No distinct difference from the species -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(producing sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
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DeciduousVariable, broadly to narrowly ovate, pointed, sparsely toothed leaves to 16cm (6¼in) long, with strongly oblique and sometimes heart-shaped bases. Tufts of brown hair in the leaf axils
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Yellow
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreeTall tree with a half-rounded or slightly conical crown. Produces compact cymes to 3cm (1¼in) across of 10-15 long-stalked flowers
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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 flowersViolet-scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
Avoid very dry conditions and protect from strong winds -
Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
15m (49ft)
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