Tilia cordata Small-Leaved Lime Bareroot 60-80cm Tree

Tilia cordata (Small-Leaved Lime) bare root trees in 60–80cm size are ideal for UK gardens, public landscapes, and hedging projects. Highly valued for pleaching, pollarding, and coppicing, these native UK trees offer reliable growth and versatility in urban and rural planting schemes.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 60–80cm bareroot saplings
• Foliage: Small, heart-shaped, dark green leaves; yellow autumn coloration
• Flowers: Fragrant, creamy-white clusters; attracts bees/insects
• Genus/species: Tilia cordata
• Soil tolerance: Performs in clay or loam
• Growth rate: Moderate; 30–40cm/year under average conditions
• Uses: Pleaching, pollarding, coppicing, avenue and boundary planting

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it suitable for UK gardens and public spaces? Yes, Tilia cordata thrives across the UK in urban and rural sites.
• How does Tilia cordata compare for pleaching? It offers dense foliage and tolerates regular pruning, making it a top species for pleaching.
• Will it grow in clay? Tilia cordata adapts to heavy, moist soils, including clay.
• How fast does it grow? Grows 30–40cm yearly when established, requires annual winter pruning for shape.