Overview
Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' 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 Mill. is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae native to the southern and south-eastern states of the U.S., and Mexico.
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 heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'
- 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 heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'?
Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' need?
Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' 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 heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' hardy in the UK?
Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal' 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 heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'?
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'
