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Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' (Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire')
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15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
Other names
Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire'
Genus
Tilia Tilia
Variety or Cultivar
'Greenspire' _ 'Greenspire' is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with glossy dark-green leaves and fragrant pale-yellow flowers in summer.
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are spicily-scented.
Tree shape
Narrowly conical, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green, Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall mites , Scale insects Aphids , Gall mites , Scale insects
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Propagation
Chip budding is the best method for propagation but care must be taken when choosing rootstock.
Propagation methods
Budding, Layering, Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' (Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in any alkaline or neutral, moist or well-drained (but not dry) soil. Avoid exposure to cold drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
Other names
Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire'
Genus
Tilia Tilia
Variety or Cultivar
'Greenspire' _ 'Greenspire' is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with glossy dark-green leaves and fragrant pale-yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are spicily-scented.
Tree shape
Narrowly conical, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green, Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall mites , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Chip budding is the best method for propagation but care must be taken when choosing rootstock.
Propagation methods
Budding, Layering, Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' (Small-leaved lime 'Greenspire') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in any alkaline or neutral, moist or well-drained (but not dry) soil. Avoid exposure to cold drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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