Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'

An unusual form of Lime, Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'  has a generally upright habit with branches which appear twisted and coiled. The leaves are pale green which turn butter yellow in a good autumn and the peculiar stem growth ensures that this tree is still interesting in winter once the leaves have fallen!

Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' is also eye-catching if grown in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or light shade.
• Soil: Most soils, including chalk.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow initially then moderate.
• Habit: Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' grows to be a  medium sized tree, generally with an upright habit when young and a more rounded crown once mature. Can be cut back hard and grown as an ornamental shrub in a container.
  • Height: 12 m (40 ft)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft)