Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'
Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'
Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'
Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'

Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris'

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(Weeping Silver Lime) A beautiful tree known for its attractive foliage, this has large dark green leaves, the underside of which are coated in a silver felt. This silver underside gives a very pleasant effect when ruffled in a breeze and turn attractive shades of golden yellow before falling in autumn.

The branches arch gracefully downwards once established and in the summer masses of strongly scented flowers appear.

Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' is best planted in a position with plenty of space in which the attractive domed habit can fully develop.

Very limited availability this year.

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Supplied Size:
  • 4 litre pot (2 - 3 years old, 100 - 125 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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A beautiful tree known for its attractive foliage, Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' has large dark green leaves, the underside of which are coated in a silver felt. This silver underside gives a very pleasant effect when ruffled in a breeze and turn attractive shades of golden yellow before falling in autumn.

The branches arch gracefully downwards once established and in the summer masses of strongly scented flowers appear.

Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' is best planted in a position with plenty of space in which the attractive domed habit can fully develop.


  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy. 
  • Flowering Period: June - July.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate
  • Habit: Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' is a small tree in the short term or eventually a large branching tree with a domed crown.
    • Height: 25 m (82 ft)
    • Spread: up to 25 m (82 ft)
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Large (15m+)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Habit - Weeping, Foliage - Blue/Silver, Rare and Unusual
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