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TILIA platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'
Commonly known as Contorted lime

Upright habit with twisted branches.
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Good to know
Can be cut back hard to maintain the ornamental appearance -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(producing sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot -
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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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeUpright habit with twisted and coiled branches which are less noticeable with maturity. Produces small, cup-shaped 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 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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Winter 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
Shelter from strong winds -
Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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