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  • The spikey edged foliage of Tilia henryana in detail
  • Tilia henryana leaves
  • Row of medium-size Tilia henryana Henry's Lime trees at Barcham Trees nursery
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Henry's Lime

Tilia henryana

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Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.

About this product

Augustine Henry discovered Tilia henryana, or Henry's Lime, in China in 1888.

Ernest Wilson introduced it into the UK in 1901, but it is still heavily undergrown.

We are bucking this trend and have been bulking up production numbers. However, we have noticed that the growth tips of young plants can be frost-sensitive, so we advise sheltered sites for final placement.

Its ovate leaves are downy to the touch on both sides and edged with bristle-like teeth akin to the outer edges of a Venus Fly Trap.

A wonderfully ornamental lime, it flowers in autumn and is a good choice for south-facing parks and gardens in the UK's milder parts.

Mature height: 12-17m

 

Specifications

Common names
Henry's Lime
Height of tree
12-17m
Soil type
Well drained
Shape
Broad
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Urban
Looks good in
Summer
Location
Garden, Parkland, Avenue
Genus
Tilia