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    TILIA
    TILIA
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    TILIA

    Commonly known as Japanese lime

    Genus of 23 species of deciduous trees found in woodland in Europe, Asia and North America. They grow into stately specimens and some have colourful red winter shoots.

    Included are 3 UK natives, T. cordata, small-leaved, T. platyphyllos, large-leaved and common, T x europea which is a hybrid of these and now found mainly in urban areas or parks. Lime leaves are food for several moth species and are very attractive to aphids which in turn attract insects, especially hoverflies and ladybirds. These in turn attract birds. Bees are attracted by the flowers and also drink the honeydew excreted by aphids.

    Nectar of T. tomentosa and T. tomentosa 'Petiolaris' and oliveri however might be toxic to bees, especially bumblebees.

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    • Good to know
      Syn Tilia eurosinica Tilia insularis misapplied
    • Pests & Diseases
      May be susceptible to aphids, horse chestnut scale, and honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      China/Japan
    • Deciduous
    • Yellow
    • Border
    • Woodland garden
    • Blue
      Blue green undersides.
    • Serrulate
    • Orbicular
    • Spread
      8 metres
    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
      Golden leaves
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      		tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8 metres
      		  
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    TILIA cordata 'Winter Orange'
    Lime, Linden
    An outstanding plant with red buds and pronounced orange twigs and shoots in winter. Ivory-white scented flowers and butter-yellow autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    TILIA henryana
    A rare tree with huge ovate leaves which have pronounced bristles or teeth. Attractive and unusual flowers in the autumn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    TILIA insularis
    Fragrant cream flowers in spring
     
    2 Litre
    £35.00

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