Tilia henryana - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Henry's lime (Tilia henryana) is an upright small tree that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels and panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from August to September. They produce grey-green fruits. They exude a strong fragrance. The Henry's lime also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny, sheltered 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.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Henry's lime are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate, toothed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Henry's lime turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Henry's lime has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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 creamy white flowers of Henry's lime appear in umbels, panicles from August to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture

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