Overview
Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' 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 platyphyllos 'Pannonia' is a cultivar of the Tilia genus, which comprises deciduous trees with broad, ovate or heart-shaped leaves. This spreading branched tree thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, east, south, or west-facing aspects. It produces fragrant yellow-green blossoms in spring and summer, followed by distinctive winged fruits. Suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and adapts well to a variety of soil types and pH levels, provided the soil remains moist but well-drained.
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 platyphyllos 'Pannonia' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia'
- 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 platyphyllos 'Pannonia'?
Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' need?
Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' 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 platyphyllos 'Pannonia' hardy in the UK?
Tilia platyphyllos 'Pannonia' 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 platyphyllos 'Pannonia'?
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'
