Tilia cordata 'Rancho' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Small-leaved lime 'Rancho' (Tilia cordata) is a conical, slender small 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 'Rancho' also has shiny, 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 around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 8 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 'Rancho' are dark green, heart-shaped, glossy and alternate. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size. Small-leaved lime 'Rancho' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Cone-shaped, slender.

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 yellow flowers of Small-leaved lime 'Rancho' appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

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

Root
Tilia cordata 'Rancho' is a taproot or heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.