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    TILIA insularis
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    TILIA insularis

    Commonly known as Lime, Linden

    Fragrant cream flowers in spring
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn Tilia insularis Nakai
    • Place of origin
      Native of Korea on Daghelet Island (Cheju Do), introduced by Wilson in 1919.
    • Deciduous
    • Cream
    • Woodland garden
    • Height
      40-8ft in the wild
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
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