Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra' | Large Leaf Lime Tree | 9L Pot | 120-150cm
Large Leaved Lime Tree - Tilia platyphyllos - 9L Pot
This narrowly domed tree is native to parts of Europe and the UK, and it has pleasant green foliage with fragrant yellow-green flowers. The reddish-brown young stems later develop dark grey bark with fine fissures and furrows. It is not related to the citrus fruit-bearing lime, despite its name, however it is believed that its name has been acquired as a result of a corruption of 'line'. A spectacular tree and a classic on these isles, it will add grandeur to your horizon.
- Flower Colour: yellow
- Foliage Colour: dark green
- Approx. Growth Height: up to 15m
- Approx. Spread: 8m
- Rootstock: Sorbus aucuparia
- Flowering Period: spring
- Growing Habit: columnar/upright
- Uses: eating fresh
- Hardiness: hardy
- Exposure: sheltered
- Rate of Growth: max. height after 20-50 years
- Wildlife friendly - attracts bees and other pollinating insects
We have developed an eco friendly polypot that is currently in use across our 9 litre range. This polypot has less than 20% of the plastic used by a regular pot, and is importantly recyclable. Polypots also prevent root spiraling, encouraging a healthier root system.
All trees arrive in an extra thick cardboard box with a clamp to hold their pot in place. This prevents them from moving around on their journey.
Nursery staff will wrap the roots of our bare root trees and use compost to keep them moist during transportation. This extra protection prevents them from drying out, allowing for a flying start. We also use the same specialised box that our potted trees have to keep them nice and secure as they make their way to your home.
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| Deciduous Or Evergreen | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lime |
| Features | Fast Growing Trees |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flowering Month | August |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Stem/Bark/Cane Colour | Brown |
| Type | Lime |
| Colour | Green, Yellow |
| Eventual Height | 12m+ |
| Eventual Spread | 8m+ |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Annual Rate Of Growth | Slow Growing |
| Supplied As | Potted |
| Supplied As | 9L-14L Pot |
| Type | Ornamental Trees |
| Latin Name | Tilia |
| Shop By Category | Ornamental Trees |
| Multibuy Offers | Multibuy Offers |