Overview
Tilia kiusiana is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia kiusiana 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 kiusiana, commonly known as Kyushu lime, is a deciduous tree within the Tilia genus, which is known for its broad, ovate or heart-shaped leaves and drooping clusters of fragrant yellow-green flowers. This spreading branched tree thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 kiusiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia kiusiana
- 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 kiusiana?
Tilia kiusiana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia kiusiana need?
Tilia kiusiana 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 kiusiana hardy in the UK?
Tilia kiusiana 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 kiusiana?
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'
