Overview
Tilia x flavescens is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia x flavescens 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 x flavescens is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Tilia genus, known for its spreading branched habit. Like other Tilia trees, it features broad, ovate or heart-shaped leaves and produces drooping clusters of fragrant yellow-green blossoms in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and suits full sun to partial shade, ideally in sheltered, east, south, or west-facing aspects. Tilia x flavescens is suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens.
About the genus
Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The species are known as linden or lime for the European and Asian species, and linden or basswood for North American species and more generally in American literature. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia, but the genus also occurs widely in Europe and eastern North America.
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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 x flavescens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia x flavescens
- 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 x flavescens?
Tilia x flavescens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia x flavescens need?
Tilia x flavescens 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 x flavescens hardy in the UK?
Tilia x flavescens 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 x flavescens?
Seed, Chip budding, Suckers.
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