Tilia cordata Small-Leaved Lime Bare Root 40-60cm Tree

Tilia cordata Small-Leaved Lime, 40-60cm, bare root: A cold-hardy UK native tree ideal for pleaching, avenue planting, pollarding, or woodland settings. Supplied as bare root for rapid establishment in hedges or rows.

Key Features

• Type: Bare root, 40-60cm height
• Foliage: Heart-shaped, serrated, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn
• Flowers: Creamy-white, scented clusters (June-July); highly attractive to bees
• Growth Habit: Upright, can reach 20m+ at maturity
• Best Uses: Avenue planting, pleaching, pollarding, coppicing, wildlife habitat
• Native Range: United Kingdom and Europe

FAQs

• Is Tilia cordata suitable for pleaching? Yes, due to its flexible young stems and even branching, it is one of the best species for pleached screens.
• How does it compare to common lime (Tilia x europaea)? Small-leaved lime is more resistant to aphids, has denser foliage, and is preferred for wildlife and avenue plantings in the UK.
• Does the 40-60cm bare root lime establish quickly? Bare root trees of this size typically establish fast with proper watering and soil preparation.
• Can it be pollarded or coppiced? Yes, this species responds very well to pollarding and coppicing for hedge maintenance and regrowth.