Description
About small-leaved lime
(Tilia cordata)
A medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading crown of glossy, heart-shaped leaves.
Growth and size
Mature height: 30m+.
Growth rate: 30-60cm per year.
Supplied as 20-30cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Food plant of a number of moth species.
Leaves are eaten by aphids, which in turn provide food for hoverflies, ladybirds and birds.
Flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects, particularly bees.
Long-lived trees provide deadwood for wood-boring beetles and nesting holes for birds.
Soil and conditions
Thrives in well-drained soil.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
Small-leaved lime has nothing in common with the citrus fruit. It gets its name from the Germanic word Linde.
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