Small Leaved Lime, Little Leaved Linden

Tilia cordata, known as Small Leaved Lime, is a majestic UK native that is great for avenues or parkland planting and also a good host for mistletoe.

Lime is a particularly versatile tree, tolerating pollarding and even being confined to a pleached frame.

It grows readily on light or heavy soils and will put up with temporarily soaking ground.

Abundant, green, glossy leaves turn a clear yellow in the autumn before leaf fall.

Creamy white flowers are produced in July, and being native, Tilia cordata is well-adapted to support a huge range of wildlife.

Mature height: 20m+

Common names

Small Leaved Lime, Little Leaved Linden

Height of tree

20m+

Soil type

Well drained

Shape

Broad

Blossom Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Native

Looks good in

Summer

Location

Parkland, Avenue

Genus

Tilia