Tilia platyphyllos
Broad leaved Lime, Lime, Linden
A large fast growing tree with a roughly fissured bark which remains relatively free of suckers.
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Description
The Broad-leaved Lime is a native of Britain.
A winner of the First Class Certificate in 1892 it flowers in June / July and is very tolerant of pruning.
It is a compact and stocky tree the luscious foliage always gives it a healthy demeanour.
The clonal selection ‘Delft’ is a European clone that forms a more pyramidal crown at maturity and could be used where uniformity is required.
A large fast growing tree with a roughly fissured bark which remains relatively free of suckers.
This is a good subject for parks and estates and is also useful for avenue planting.
The leaves are almost circular and dark green.
It is well suited to urban conditions but thrives best in our countryside.
Mature height: 20m+
Mature spread: 12-18m