Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' - 1/2 STDS C7.5

Description
Grey-green, round fruits emerge from these from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia parviflora.

Bulletpoints
* orange-red shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, thermophilic, can be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, topiary

Shoots
The shoots of Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' are smooth, orange-red in colour.

Root
Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' is a taproot or heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.