Tilia henryana
Henry's Lime
Family |
Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
Genus |
Tilia |
Species |
henryana |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-18 |
Temperature (°F) |
0 |
Height |
25 m |
Cultivation |
The tree grows very slowly in cultivation, and performs best in sheltered locations. |
Growth |
Slow |
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. |
Notable Specimens |
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |