Tilia cordata 'Lico' - 1/2 STEM, GIRTH 10-12 CM C25

Description
The Small-leaved lime 'Lico' (Tilia cordata) is a compact small shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to July. They produce grey-green, round fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Small-leaved lime 'Lico' also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia parviflora.

Bulletpoints
* copper-brown shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Small-leaved lime 'Lico' are dark green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size. Small-leaved lime 'Lico' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Small-leaved lime 'Lico' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Small-leaved lime 'Lico' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Small-leaved lime 'Lico' appear in umbels from June to July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Tilia cordata 'Lico' are smooth, copper-brown in colour.

Root
Finely branched.