Tilia Tomentosa 'Petiolaris' (Weeping Silver Lime)
| Species | : | Tilia Tomentosa Petiolaris |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Lime,Linden,Weeping Silver Lime |
| Genus | : | Tilia |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Summer Interest |
| Tree Features | : | Good for Bees |
| Growth Rate | : | Fast Growing |
| Mature Size | : | Large (over 20m) |
| Shape | : | Weeping |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tree uses | : | Woodland Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees |
The Weeping Silver Lime is perhaps the most graceful of all large, weeping trees.
The Weeping Silver Lime is perhaps the most graceful of all large, weeping trees.
Often referred to as Tilia tomentosa Petiolaris it has been recently separated to its own species but in my opinion this is too close to call so doesn’t really matter anyway.
There is a particularly good specimen to be seen at The RHS garden at Wisley. Introduced in the early 1840s it won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
It is fast growing and aphid resistant, and is an excellent subject for parks.
The flowers are richly scented but narcotic to bees, while its dark green leaves have white, felt-like undersides.
Autumn colour is a striking and rich yellow. It thrives on most soils.
Mature height: 20m+
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