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Tilia mongolica Mongolian lime Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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