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

Description
Light brown, oval nuts emerge from these from October. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

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

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, can be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive light yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Ovoid, slender.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree

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

Root
Tilia tomentosa 'Szeleste' is a heartroot.