Tilia cordata - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) is a large, roundish 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 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 around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 15 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, heat-loving, flood-tolerant, can be built over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Small-leaved lime are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size. Small-leaved lime 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

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 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 appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

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

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