Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange'
Stunning orange shoots in winter
Grown by Danielle
South Downs National Park
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The highlights
- Fiery columnar tree
- Large tree - grows to 12m+
- Green foliage turns a rich yellow in autumn
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Description
- If you're looking for garden interest in the winter months, then you can do a heck of a lot worse than considering the 'Winter Orange' small-leaved lime tree. Deriving its name from the bright orange shoots seen in winter, this large cultivar is the perfect feature tree for bigger gardens.
- Starting out a rich green colour in spring and summer, the deciduous foliage turns a rich yellow colour in autumn. Alongside the lovely leaves, this variety also produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in summer, with people citing the aroma as redolent of honey.
- Tilia cordata has an interesting past, having been used variously over the years as a remedy for insomnia, a tea during wartime and a timber for making piano keys, sounding boards and furniture.
- Certified with the RHS's Plants for Pollinators status, this small-leaved lime tree will attract bees, as well as other wildlife including caterpillars, ladybirds, beetles and birds.
- 'Winter Orange' is a small-leaved lime tree that has received the RHS's Award of Garden Merit, which is an indicator of its strong performance in British gardens.
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How To Grow
Good pest and disease resistance
Generally a trouble-free tree, however you might want to watch out for aphids and scale insects.
Water during drought conditions
Your lime tree will need little watering once established, except for in hot, drought conditions.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows well in both fully sunny locations as well as part-shaded spots.
Any moist, well-drained soil
Grows best in soil with good drainage (but that still retains that little bit of moisture).
Feed in early spring
An application of general-purpose fertiliser at the start of spring can be beneficial.
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
South Downs National Park
Meet Danielle
110 years' expertise free with every tree
Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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