Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Small Leaved Lime tree

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Lime tree leaf

Mature Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' small-leaved lime tree

Large Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' small-leaved lime tree

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' lime tree in a line

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Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Tree

Name: Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: TCG.SS.12.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Upright Small-Leaved Lime

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Ivory/white

Eco benefits High carbon storage, popular with bees

Position Full sun to part shade

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Description

A lovely tree with many similarities to the native small leaved lime; foliage is dark-green and heart shaped with buttery yellow autumn colour and small ivory white flowers in July that are highly fragrant and popular with bees. Greenspire is a slightly neater form reaching 10 x 5 meters in 20 years. Its head is still rounded in form but with more symmetry and a stronger leader.

Greenspire will grow well in any moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun, some exposure will be tolerated. It is an ideal choice for avenue planting or used as an attractive single specimen.

AKA Tilia cordata 'Green Spire', Small leaved lime tree,

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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