- Botanical name: Tilia cordata 'Green Globe'
- Common name: Small-leaved lime
- Family: Malvaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Scented flowers
The small-leaved lime, Tilia cordata is a medium- to large-sized deciduous tree native to the UK and other parts of Europe. Best for the larger garden, Tilia cordata is a fantastic tree to grow for wildlife – providing nesting sites for birds, food for caterpillars and fragrant summer flowers for bees.
Unlike Tilia x europaea, this species of lime isn’t beset by aphids, which secrete sticky honeydew that coats any cars parked beneath.
Tilia cordata ‘Green Globe’ is a dwarf cultivar of this dependable tree, with a low, rounded growth habit. Depending on how it has been grafted, it will grow to become either a small tree or a large shrub. This adaptable species suits urban environments just as well as it does rural settings. For best results, grow Tilia cordata ‘Green Globe’ in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Windy, exposed sites are best avoided when planting.
How to grow Tilia 'Green Globe'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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M
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A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do Prune in January |
F
Do Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Tilia 'Green Globe' and wildlife
Tilia 'Green Globe' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, is used for nesting materials and provides shelter and habitat.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Tilia 'Green Globe' poisonous?
Tilia 'Green Globe' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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