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    TILIA henryana
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    TILIA henryana

    Commonly known as Chinese lime

    A rare tree with huge ovate leaves which have pronounced bristles or teeth. Attractive and unusual flowers in the autumn
     
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    • Good to know
      One of the last trees to flower. Wildlife plant - insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Gall mites on leaves, scale insects on bark, aphids(producing sticky honeydew), honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot.
    • Place of origin
      Central China.
    • Deciduous
      Glossy, bright-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, red-tinged when young and with long, bristle-like teeth.
    • White
      Creamy white.
    • Cup-shaped
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 25m (82ft)
    • Spread
      To 25m (82ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree. Produces clusters of up to 25 flowers 1.5cm (½in) across.
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
      Avoid very dry conditions and protect from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      to 25m (82ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 25m (82ft)
       
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    Varieties

    TILIA henryana 'Arnold Select'
    Chinese lime
    Large, toothed leaves, tinted pink. Scented flowers in late summer/autumn.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £40.00
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