Tilia tomentosa | Silver Lime - 300-320cm, 60lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8m-2m urban and rock and gravel

urban and rock and gravel gardens

It prefers cool climates and needs to be sheltered from strong winds

golden yellow when sprouting

and turning vivid orange and red in autumn

Tilia tomentosa | Silver Lime - 300-320cm, 60lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8m-2m urban and rock and gravelTilia tomentosa is a large, deciduous tree of broad conical to rounded habit, with smooth, light grey bark, ascending branches, and rounded, toothed, dark green leaves, silvery white, felt like underneath. The leaves turn yellow in autumn and remain on the tree for a long time. Clusters of small, very fragrant, creamy white to yellow flowers bloom in summer. Valuable for birds, bees, and butterflies. Tilia tomentosa can adapt to a wide range of soil