Rancho Little Leaved Linden, Small Leaved Lime

This tree has small, shiny, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green on the surface and light green on the underside; the leaves of this cultivar are much smaller than those of the species and other cultivars, such as Greenspire.

The creamy-coloured, fragrant flowers appear in July and are a welcome addition to this attractive native tree variety.

In the autumn time, the foliage turns a golden yellow.

Tilia cordata Rancho is smaller in stature than the species and the popular Small Leaved Lime variety ‘Greenspire’; however, it is considered to have a neater crown, with ascending and mechanically strong branching angles.

At maturity, this tree produces a dense and conical habit that is extremely regular and tidy, making it a super choice for avenues.

Like all Lime trees, this tree performs well on most soils and will tolerate clay.

This tree is neat and tidy, making it perfect for planting as an avenue or specimen tree in parklands.

At maturity, this tree will be medium-sized, making it suitable for large gardens and fitting well with a native planting theme.

Mature height: 12-17m

Common names

Rancho Little Leaved Linden, Small Leaved Lime

Height of tree

12-17m

Soil type

Well drained, Clay, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Oval

Blossom Colour

Yellow

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees, Urban

Looks good in

Summer

Location

Garden, Parkland, Avenue

Genus

Tilia