Tilia cordata
'Winter Orange'
Small-Leaved Lime Winter Orange
| Family |
| Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Tilia |
| Species |
| cordata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Winter Orange' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 15 - 20 m |
| General Description |
| A tree with heart-shaped leaves, orange branches and cream-yellow flowers in July. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent as a specimen tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Rounded crown. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |