Overview
Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' 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 'Swedish Upright' is a cultivar of the Tilia genus, which comprises deciduous trees with broad, ovate or heart-shaped leaves. This cultivar features a spreading branched habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer with its characteristic fragrant yellow-green blossoms and winged fruits.
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 'Swedish Upright' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright'
- 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 'Swedish Upright'?
Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' need?
Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' 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 'Swedish Upright' hardy in the UK?
Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright' 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 'Swedish Upright'?
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 dasystyla subsp. caucasica 'Select'
- Tilia dasystyla subsp. dasystyla
- Tilia henryana 'Kerdalo'Henry's lime 'Kerdalo'
- Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'
