BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: available summer 2012

Description

A species of lime tree native to much of Europe, Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' is a distinctive cultivar with young twigs that turn a vivid orange in autumn and stay this colour until the following spring. The cool green leaves turn butter yellow in autumn before falling.

Once the leaves have fallen, the Clusters of ivory white flowers appear in mid summer which are very popular with bees. An unusual, colourful garden tree and a fine choice for avenue planting.

Supplied Size: young plants only

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil. Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching tree with a rounded crown.
  • Height: 20 m (65 ft)
  • Spread: 15 m (50 ft)

Plant Video

The Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' in our woodland gardens (taken in October 2010). This clip shows the fantastic golden-yellow autumn colour.