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Tilia oliveri
Tilia oliveri
Tilia oliveri
Tilia oliveri

Tilia oliveri

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(Chinese Lime) 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 masses of pretty, scented white flowers appear on the branches. Tilia oliveri is a fascinating and very beautiful garden tree.

Very limited availability this year.

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Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 20-30 cm tall)
  • 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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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 masses of pretty, scented white flowers appear on the branches. Tilia oliveri is a fascinating and very beautiful garden tree.


  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: June - July
  • Flower Colour: Ivory white
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Tilia oliveri grows to be a medium sized branching tree.
    • Height: 12 - 15 m (40 - 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 Tilia oliveri as a beautiful ornamental tree!
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Foliage - Blue/Silver, Honey Fungus Resistant, Scented, Rare and Unusual
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