Tilia cordata (Small-Leaved Lime)
Small-Leaved Lime is graceful with small, heart-shaped leaves and slender branches. Highly valued for its fragrant flowers, which attract bees and other pollinators, supporting local ecosystems. Its dense foliage provides shade and trap dust particles improving air quality
- Soil type: loamy, well drained
- Sunlight: full exposure to partial shade
- Optimal tempreature: 15-25°C, hardy to -20°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 20 to 40 cm/year
- Weather: tolerant to wind, avoid high winds
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: non-native
- Family of trees: Malvaceae
- Flowers or berries: fragrant yellow flowers
- Soil type: loamy, well drained
- Sunlight: full exposure to partial shade
- Optimal temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -20°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 20 to 40 cm/year
- Weather: tolerant to wind, avoid high winds
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: non-native
- Family of trees: Malvaceae
- Flowers or berries: fragrant yellow flowers
Benefits of transplanting
- Bushier Appearance: Trimming the roots and tops during transplanting results in the growth and development of new branches, making the plant bushier, fuller, and visually more appealing
- Stronger Immune System: Forces growth of fibrous lateral roots, increasing the surface area for nutrient and water absorption, leading to healthier growth, improved resilience against environmental conditions, and enhanced defense against diseases
- Improved performance: Creates thicker foliage that acts as a protective barrier against strong winds, sunlight, and noise pollution. Benefiting wildlife by providing a more secure shelter with increased food availability.
