Overview
Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' is a spreading branched tree in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' 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 cordata, the small-leaved lime or small-leaved linden, is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Europe. Its other common names include little-leaf or littleleaf linden, or traditionally in South East England, pry or pry tree.
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 cordata 'Green Globe' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia cordata 'Green Globe'
- 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 cordata 'Green Globe'?
Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' need?
Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' 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 cordata 'Green Globe' hardy in the UK?
Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' 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 cordata 'Green Globe'?
Seed, Chip budding, Suckers.
More in the Tilia genus
- Tilia chingiana
- 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'
- Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'
