BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available autumn/winter 2012

Description

An unusual and elegant lime tree with attractive leaves introduced to the United Kingdom from Central China. The leaves are rounded, finely toothed and have a silvery-white underside which makes them particularly attractive when being ruffled by a breeze (a photo showing both the green and the silver sides of the leaves can be seen above centre). In mid summer pretty clusters of scented white flowers appear on the branches. A fascinating garden tree.

Features

• Common name: Chinese Lime.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - July
• Flower Colour: Ivory white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized branching tree.
  • Height: 15 m (50 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
• Notes: Interestingly a good chocolate substitute can apparently be made from a paste of the ground fruit and flowers although I have to say we have never tried this and prefer to grow it as a beautiful ornamental tree!
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