Tilia tomentosa 'Varsaviensis' - STD 25-30 CM RB

Description
The Silver lime 'Vratislaviensis' (Tilia tomentosa) is a conical, broad, pyramidal 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 'Vratislaviensis' also has heart-shaped, grey-green, medium-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 20 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia varsaviensis.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver lime 'Vratislaviensis' are grey-green, medium green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 11 - 16 cm tall. Silver lime 'Vratislaviensis' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Southeast Europe.

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

Growth
Silver lime 'Vratislaviensis' is a conical, broad and pyramidal large tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 light yellow flowers of Silver lime 'Vratislaviensis' appear in umbels from July to August. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

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