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TILIA japonica
Commonly known as Japanese lime

Toothed green leaves, blue-green on reverse. Fragrant pale yellow flowers
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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
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Yellow
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Border
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Woodland garden
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BlueBlue green undersides.
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Serrulate
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Orbicular
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Spread
8 metres -
Tree
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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 InterestGolden leaves
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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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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Mature Size
8 metres
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