Tilia vulgaris 'Pallida' - HO 30-35 CM TRAINED CONT

Description
The Common lime 'Pallida' (Tilia x vulgaris) is a large conical tree that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to July. They produce grey-green, round fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Common lime 'Pallida' also has shiny, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia hollandica, Tilia intermedia, Tilia x europaea, Tilia europaea 'Pallida'.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, thermophilic, can be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common lime 'Pallida' are dark green, heart-shaped, glossy and alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Common lime 'Pallida' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common lime 'Pallida' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 Common lime 'Pallida' appear in umbels from June to July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Tilia x vulgaris 'Pallida' are red.

Root
Tilia x vulgaris 'Pallida' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.