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Tilia mongolica
Mongolian lime
Deciduous tree
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The Tilia mongolica plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China to Mongolia. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mongolian lime.

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Latin Name:  Tilia mongolica
Common Name:  Mongolian lime
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  Maxim.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  12
 
Habitat:  Mountaon slopes, 1300 - 2300 metres in China[109].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers a good moist loamy alkaline to neutral soil but succeeds on slightly acid soils[11, 200]. Grows poorly on any very dry or very wet soil[200]. Dislikes exposed positions according to one report[200], whilst another says that it is tolerant of exposure[125]. Succeeds in full sun or semi-shade[188]. Prefers a continental climate, growing more slowly and not producing fertile seed in areas with cool summers[200]. This species flourishes in Britain[11, 125]. Lime trees tend to hybridise freely if other members of the genus are growing nearby[238]. If growing plants from seed it is important to ensure the seed came from a wild source or from an isolated clump of the single species[K]. Grows best in a woodland situation, young plants tolerate a reasonable level of side shade[200]. Unlike most other members of this genus, this species does not usually become infested with aphis[125]. Quite tolerant of root disturbance, semi-mature trees up to 5 metres tall have been transplanted successfully. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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