Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime)
 
Enhance Your Garden with the Graceful Small Leaved Lime Tree
 
The Small Leaved Lime is a medium-sized deciduous tree that brings elegance and sensory delight to any landscape. Its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, 5 to 8 cm long, are glossy dark green on top and pale beneath, creating a lush canopy that offers shade and beauty. In the latter half of summer, the tree produces clusters of sweetly scented, ivory-colored flowers that attract bees in abundance, making the tree come alive with a soft hum. Often, the delightful fragrance and gentle buzz of bees will announce the presence of the Small Leaved Lime before it comes into view.
 
Why Choose the Small Leaved Lime?
Beautiful Foliage: The heart-shaped leaves add visual interest and provide a lush, green backdrop in your garden.
Fragrant Flowers: Enjoy the tree’s lovely, sweet-smelling flowers in late summer, which also support local bee populations.
Multi-Sensory Experience: The combination of scent and sound creates a unique and enchanting atmosphere.
Versatile in Gardens: With its medium size, this tree fits well in various garden spaces, offering beauty and shade.
 
Specifications:
Native Region: Europe
Provenance: Unknown
Expected Size in 10 Years: 8m height x 5m spread
Soil Requirements: Thrives in most soils, though it prefers not to be in extremely wet or dry conditions
Mature Size: 30m height x 12m spread
 
Add a touch of grace and sensory pleasure to your garden with the Small Leaved Lime—a perfect choice for those seeking a tree that offers both beauty and ecological benefits.