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Tilia tomentosa Silver lime Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Tilia tomentosa plant species is found in S.E. Europe. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver lime. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. alba. T. argentea. DC. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Tilia tomentosa Common Name: Silver lime Family: Tiliaceae Author: Moench. Known Hazards: The flowers are toxic to bumble bees[11]. Mature Height: 25 Mature Width: 20 Habitat: Oak and mixed woods[74].
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]. According to another report this species succeeds in a hot dry position. Dislikes exposed positions[200]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[188].
This species thrives in southern England[11], though it prefers a continental climate, growing more slowly and not producing fertile seed in areas with cool summers[200].
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].
The fragrant flowers of this tree are toxic to bees[188].
Trees are usually attacked by aphids which cover the ground and the leaves with a sticky honeydew[188].
Rarely produces suckers.
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].
For further Tilia tomentosa gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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