Tilia tomentosa Brabant
Lime, Linden, Silver Lime
As it is less susceptible to aphids, honeydew is less of a problem
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Description
This Dutch clonal selection of Silver Lime was introduced into the UK in the early 1970s and won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
It is rightly considered to be an excellent urban tree coping with the rigours of city environments very well.
The Belgium variety ‘Doornik’ has very similar attributes.
Brabant has a more regularly pyramidal form than the species but is just as large.
It is very versatile being suitable for urban settings avenues verges and parks. The yellowish/white clusters of fragrant flowers, which appear mid-summer, can have a narcotic effect on some bees.
The striking silver undersides of its foliage makes it a wonderful tree for providing contrast within a landscape and the leaves turn a glorious yellow before falling in the autumn.
As it is less susceptible to aphids, honeydew is less of a problem
Mature height: 20m+
Mature spread: 10-15m