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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