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Tilia platyphyllos

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Wantirna
A11, Roses,
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Tilia platyphyllos

SKU: Tilpla
Large Leaved Lime
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Wantirna
A11, Roses,
Pot Size: 25cm
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Pot Size: 25cm
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Botanical Name
Tilia platyphyllos
Common Names
Large Leaved Lime,
Large deciduous tree with a dense and rounded growing habit. Leaves are glossy dark green, heart shaped and turn yellow in Autumn. Fragrant creamy-yellow flowers appear in groups early Summer and attact bees. Tilias make great avenue trees, shade trees and can be pruned to hedge. Tolerates air pollution, useful as a street tree but be careful not to plant under power lines. Flowers and young leaves are both edible and great for adding to salads and tea. Grows approx. 30m tall x 20m wide. Different cultivars are also available.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tilia platyphyllos Large Leaved Lime,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Oval, Pyramida

Description:
Large deciduous tree with a dense and rounded growing habit. Leaves are glossy dark green, heart shaped and turn yellow in Autumn. Fragrant creamy-yellow flowers appear in groups early Summer and attact bees. Tilias make great avenue trees, shade trees and can be pruned to hedge. Tolerates air pollution, useful as a street tree but be careful not to plant under power lines. Flowers and young leaves are both edible and great for adding to salads and tea. Grows approx. 30m tall x 20m wide. Different cultivars are also available.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained