Overview
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and wildlife gardens.
About
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Tilia genus, known for its spreading branched habit. Like other Tilia species, it features broad, ovate or heart-shaped foliage and produces drooping clusters of fragrant yellow-green blossoms in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suits full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, making it suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tilia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana
- Propagation
- Seed, Chip budding, Suckers
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Horse chestnut scale, Caterpillars, Sawflies, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Sooty mould, Phytophthora root rot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana?
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana need?
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana hardy in the UK?
Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tilia caroliniana subsp. floridana?
Seed, Chip budding, Suckers.
More in the Tilia genus
- Tilia chingiana
- Tilia cordata 'Green Globe'
- Tilia cordata 'Lico'small-leaved lime 'Lico'
- Tilia cordata 'Rancho'small-leaved lime 'Rancho'
- Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright'
- Tilia dasystyla subsp. caucasica 'Select'
- Tilia dasystyla subsp. dasystyla
- Tilia henryana 'Kerdalo'Henry's lime 'Kerdalo'
