Tilia cordata - Lime, Small-Leaved

Lime, Small leaved: M, N, P, *, July

NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREE growing to 8m (26ft) by 5m (16ft) in ten years. Medium sized tree.
Hardy to zone 3. It is in flower from July. Sweetly scented ivory flower clusters appear in summer. Produces a very pleasant slightly minty-flavoured pale green-tinged honey. Young leaves are eaten raw such as in salad or sandwich filling. Lime flowers (as a tea) are used medicinally for a number of ailments, such as indigestion, hypertension, hardening of the arteries or palpitation. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Produces POLLEN (small amounts) & NECTAR – a major source. It is noted for attracting wildlife.
SEEDLING pot grown 10-40cm £3.00 (will not flower until between 15 and 20 years old!)