Tilia henryana (Henry's Lime)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Species | henryana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 |
| Height | 25 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | The tree grows very slowly in cultivation, and performs best in sheltered locations. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is pale grey and fissured. |
| Leaf Description | The sea green leaves are cordate, |
| Flower Description | The tiny pale, almost white, fragrant flowers appear in clusters of up to 20 in autumn. |
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