Tilia tomentosa - silver lime tree (Pot 18 cm)

Genus of 20-45 species of deciduous trees found in the woods of Europe, Asia and North America. Tilia tomentosa is a very long-lived tall deciduous tree 25-30 m tall. It has a slender trunk with rounded foliage. The ovate to cordate leaves are light green on the upper surface, while on the lower surface they are greyish white due to a thin tomentosity. The leaves in autumn before fall take on beautiful golden yellow shades. Between May and June it produces many fragrant flowers, equipped with a characteristic bract, yellowish-white in color and gathered in pendant inflorescences made up of 2-5 hermaphroditic flowers.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of soil, preferring moist, fresh and well-drained soil, although, unlike other lime trees, it tolerates drought well. Exposure to full sun stimulates copious flowering, but it also adapts to partial shade. Fairly rustic plant, it resists cold and frosts as long as they are not excessively intense down to -12°/-14°c. Due to the majesty of its habit, the thick shade and the fragrance of the flowering, it is widely used in parks, avenues and gardens. Even if it requires a lot of space to allow the foliage to develop freely, "willow head" training is possible to contain development without causing damage to the plant.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Tilia tomentosa

Family: Tiliaceae