Tilia platyphyllos StandardOrigin: Europe. Large tree with a broadly conical crown, later becoming roundish with young reddish branches and pale green leaves which, turn yellow in autumn. Flowers, which appear a week earlier than other lime trees, are yellowish-white, used to make infusions. Spherical fruit, dark grey when ripe. Grows well in siliceous and deep soil, preferably calcareous and permeable. Suitable for parks, ancient village squares, avenues leading to country houses.
ShapeStandard
Growth SpeedFast
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-30 °C
Flowering MonthsJune, July
Soil TypeDrained, Neutral, Humid, Calcareous, Sandy
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen, Yellow
Flower ColorYellow
Maximum Height3000 cm
Maximum Width2000 cm
Characteristics
Size Class1° Size (h > 16 m)