Tilia endochrysea (White linden)

Botanical name

Tilia endochrysea

Other names

White linden, Chinese lime, Chinese linden

Genus

Tilia Tilia

Species

T. endochrysea - T. endochrysea is an upright, decidous tree with triangular or broadly to narrowly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, grey beneath and red with bright green teeth when young. Cymes of yellow-green flowers in late summer.

Native to

Southeastern China

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

Flowers are fragrant.

Habit

Narrowly conical, Broadly conical

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Colour

Flower

Pale-yellow in Summer

Foliage

Red in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Gall mites , Scale insects

Specific diseases

Phytophthora root diseases

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation methods

Budding, Seed, Suckers

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Tilia endochrysea (White linden) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 15m 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 in full sun or partial shade. Avoid dry conditions and exposure to strong 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 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Tilia endochrysea (White linden)

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Tilia endochrysea (White linden)

Common pest name

Japanese long scale; Japanese maple scale; Long scale; Japanese; Pear white scale

Scientific pest name

Lopholeucaspis japonica

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Regulated only on Citrus at present; regulation on other hosts needs to be considered. Only likely to be a pest under glass in UK.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Tilia endochrysea (White linden)

Common pest name

cotton mealybug

Scientific pest name

Phenacoccus solenopsis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/