Silver Lime
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Splendid tree for ornamental use. Used along paths as an isolated or alignment tree as well as in groups. Medicinal. Honey.
A fast growing tree compared to other Limes. Higer resistance to pollution and drought. So it is one of the most used in gardening. The flowers have sedative properties. They are used against colds and anxiety… The bark’s properties help in case of headaches or liver pains.
Deciduous tree growing up to 30m in height. Pyramidal port. Heart-shaped and rounded dark green leaves. Scented white-yellowish flowers.
It grows on humus, light soils from neutral to acid and cool ones.
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 7 to 12 months before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
Use
Street Tree, Singular, Urban garden, Medicinal, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage colour | Silver |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tilia tomentosa |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
|---|---|
| Stratification | Yes |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Seeds per gram | 10 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Street Tree, Singular, Urban garden, Medicinal, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | Light, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | Hardy, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
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