Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT
Description
The Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' (Tilia cordata) is a broad, ovoid tree that produces yellow flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in July. They produce grey-green, round fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' also has shiny, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia parviflora.
Bulletpoints
* copper-brown shoots
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
* fragrant flowers
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring
* tolerates pruning
* heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, thermophilic, can be planted over, stem protection recommended
Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' are dark green, heart-shaped, glossy, alternate. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size. Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.
Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.
Spread
United States.
Frost hardiness
The Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Broad, ovoid.
Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.
Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.
Soil
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.
Flower
The yellow flowers of Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire' appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly fragrant.
Use
Solitary, bee pasture
Shoots
The shoots of Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' are smooth, copper-brown in colour.
Root
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' is a taproot or heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

- Article number11
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EAN codeTICGREEN-50608C
- Latin nameTilia cordata 'Greenspire'
- catalogLandscape shop