Tilia tomentosa - 60-80 CM C6 WHIP

Description
Light brown, oval fruits emerge from these from October. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tilia argentea, Tilia alba.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, can be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Flower
The pale yellow flowers appear in umbels from July to August. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary tree, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Tilia tomentosa are tomentose, grey-green.