Tilia tomentosa 'Brabant' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Silver lime 'Brabant' (Tilia tomentosa) is a conical, broad, large tree that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to August. They produce light brown, oval fruits from October. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Silver lime 'Brabant' also has matt, heart-shaped, grey-green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia argentea, Tilia alba.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, can be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver lime 'Brabant' are grey-green, heart-shaped, matt, alternate. They are about 11 - 16 cm in size. Silver lime 'Brabant' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Silver lime 'Brabant' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Silver lime 'Brabant' appear in umbels from July to August. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Tilia tomentosa 'Brabant' are tomentose, grey-green.