Tilia tomentosa 'Szeleste' - STDS 18-20 CM RB

Description
The Silberlinde 'Szeleste' (Tilia tomentosa) is an ovoid, slender large tree that produces yellow flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in July. Light brown, oval nuts emerge from these from October. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Silberlinde 'Szeleste' also has roundish, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and smooth. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

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

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silberlinde 'Szeleste' are dark green, roundish, alternate, serrated. They are about 7 - 12 cm in size. Silberlinde 'Szeleste' is bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Silberlinde 'Szeleste' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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 of Silberlinde 'Szeleste' appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree

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

Root
Tilia tomentosa 'Szeleste' is a heartroot.