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The Broad Leaved Lime is a large vigorous tree with roundish sharply toothed leaves with downy hairs which are more prominent on the underside. The flowers appear in mid summer, and can be used to make a calming tea. Bees appreciate them for nectar. The timber is useful in turning and instrument making since it is fine-grained and soft.
Not for forestry purposes.
Tilia platyphyllos
Common name: Broad Leaved lime.
Native: Europe
Provenance: Unknown
Size and spread (10 years): 9m x 5m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 52 weeks stratification treatment.
Seeds / kg: c. 9,900 56% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils, especially with lime, but not extreme wet or dry soils.
Planting instructions: Give some space! Although this lime doesn’t sprout from the base of the trunk like others.
Mature height: 30m x 20m
| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tilia |
| Size | Seed pack (approx 50 seeds) |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Colour | cream |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, scent |
| Wildlife | yes |
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