Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Broad leaved Lime, Lime, Linden, Red Twigged Lime
Its young shoots are a bright brown-red and look particularly effective in late winter.
Available variants and pricing
Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 10-12cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 12-14cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 14-16cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 16-18cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 18-20cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 20-25cm
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
Height: 25-30cm
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Description
The Red-twigged Lime is a slow grower than its parent and its fresh red twiggy growth is particularly striking when used for pleaching.
It has a more ascending habit that the species and it won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
This reasonably columnar medium to large tree is a great choice for avenue planting and areas which suffer from air pollution.
Its young shoots are a bright brown-red and look particularly effective in late winter.
It makes a fine choice for a rural landscape and will thrive on most soils given enough room.
Mature height: 12-17m
Mature spread: 10-15m
Specifications
Common names
Broad leaved Lime, Lime, Linden, Red Twigged Lime
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Flowers, Good for bees, Cones/Seedpods/Samara fruits
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Pollution tolerant, Shade/part shade
Tree uses
Urban, Parkland, Avenue Trees, Garden, Woodland Sites
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest