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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
Whip
£20.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(creating sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
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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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Yellow
Pale yellow -
Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
30m (100ft) -
Spread
20m (66ft)
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TreeProduces pendent cymes of 3-5 flowers 2cm (¾in) 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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Autumn 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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size30m (100ft)
20m (66ft)
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