Cut-leaved Lime 'Laciniata'

Tilia platyphyllos 'Laciniata' is a fascinating and much more compact version of the Large-leaved Lime. This small to medium-sized deciduous tree is slow-growing and features highly distinctive, deeply and irregularly lobed leaves, which give the canopy a delicate, feathery, or 'shredded' appearance. In mid-summer, it produces fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers that are highly attractive to bees and can be used to make lime-flower tea. These are followed by small, nut-like fruits attached to leafy wings. It is fully hardy (H6) and, like most lime trees, it is very adaptable to different soil types, including alkaline soils. Its smaller stature makes it far more suitable for domestic gardens than its parent species, providing a unique architectural focal point. It requires very little pruning and maintains a neat, rounded habit naturally. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a tree with interesting leaf texture and a historical connection to the British landscape.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul.