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. |