Tilia platyphyllos
LARGE LEAF LIME
Malvaceae-Tilioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Tilia europaea, T. grandifolia, T. hollandica, T. mollis

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Tilia platyphyllos
LARGE LEAF LIME
Malvaceae-Tilioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer

Leaves: coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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