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TILIA henryana 'Arnold Select'
Commonly known as Chinese lime
Large, toothed leaves, tinted pink. Scented flowers in late summer/autumn.
£40.00
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Good to know
Neater and more erect than the species. One of the last trees to flower. Wildlife plant - insects. About 6x4m (20x13ft) in 10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(creating sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
garden origin. USA. A selection from Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Introduced by Dirk Benoit, Pavia Nursery, Belgium. 2003 -
DeciduousSilver-backed, dark green, pink-edged, bristle-like, toothed leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
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White
Creamy white -
Cup-shaped
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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
15m (50ft) -
Spread
12m (40ft)
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TreeVery attractive form. Produces cymes of up to 25 small flowers 1.5cm (¼in) 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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Conical
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size15m (50ft)
12m (40ft)
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