Small-leaved lime
Small-leaved lime
Tilia cordata
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
20.0-30.0m
Spread
12.0-18.0m
Maintenance
Low maintenance
Minimal pruning and care needed
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 3-7
About
Pollinator-friendly tree with heart-shaped leaves and scented flowers.
Top tip
Small-leaved lime is loved by pollinators; allow space for its broad crown or use for tall avenues.
Also known as: Tiglio a foglia piccola, Tilia cordata, Small-leaved lime, Tilo de hoja pequeña, Tília-de-folha-pequena, Winterlinde, Kleine-lelie linde, Tilleul à petites feuilles
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Aphids can produce heavy honeydew; lime nail gall mite is cosmetic only.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Summer
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Autumn / fall
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How to Propagate
🔗Grafting
AdvancedThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Attracts
🦋 Butterflies
Great for supporting local pollinators and wildlife
Pest Susceptibility
AphidsAdelgidsGallsMitesMold
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent