It is perfect for mixed borders
golden yellow when sprouting
It should be pruned hard in spring to enhance stem colour
and turning vivid orange and red in autumn
capricious growing habit
Tilia tomentosa | Silver Lime - 300-320cm, 60lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8m-2m It is perfect for mixedTilia tomentosa is a large, deciduous tree of broad conical to rounded habit, with smooth, light grey bark, ascending branches, and rounded, toothed, dark green leaves, silvery white, felt like underneath. The leaves turn yellow in autumn and remain on the tree for a long time. Clusters of small, very fragrant, creamy white to yellow flowers bloom in summer. Valuable for birds, bees, and butterflies. Tilia tomentosa can adapt to a wide range of soil