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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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    2 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £35.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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
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        8 metres
       
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