Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' (Small-Leaved Lime Winter Orange)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Species | cordata |
| Cultivar | 'Winter Orange' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 15 - 20 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A tree with heart-shaped leaves, orange branches and cream-yellow flowers in July. |
| Shape | Rounded crown. |
| Landscape | Excellent as a specimen tree. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a well-drained soil. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Branches are orange, providing winter interest. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Buds are red in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are heart-shaped, up to 7.5 cm long, turning a soft yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are a cream yellow, appearing in July. |
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