Silver Lime Tree | Tilia tomentosa
A bee-loved whopper of a tree
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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Silver Lime Tree
Tilia tomentosa
- Tilia tomentosa, silver lime, is a huge statement tree that grows up to 25m tall with rounded, green and silvery leaves
- A deciduous tree with rounded, sharply toothed leaves which are green on top and silvery-white on the underside, and turn yellow in autumn
- Small, creamy white fragrant flowers attract honey bees in summer
- Broadly pyramidal tree for large gardens
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While possible in a very large container (80cm+) initially, Silver Lime Tree is a large, vigorous tree and is not suited to long-term pot cultivation. It should be planted in the ground after 1-3 years.
How big does it get?
The Silver Lime Tree grows to a substantial height of 20 to 25 metres, with a spread of 15 to 20 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Silver Lime Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Silver Lime Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Silver Lime Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Silver Lime Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Tilia tomentosa is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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