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Tilia henryana

Also Known As

  • Henry's Linden

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-80'
  • W: 20'-60'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Tilia henryana plant details

Tilia henryana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer cream, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia henryana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 60 FT - wide, 30 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia henryana

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Commonly called Henry's lime, this very rare and slow-growing (20 to 75') tree was brought from China by E.H. Wilson, remarkable for the long, almost-hair-like teeth along the leaf margin of its lovely 5" heart-shaped leaves and loved for its late, summer into fall, ivory, deliciously sweet-smelling flowers. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Tilia henryana plant

How to Grow Tilia henryana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 40'-70'

Width: 30'-50'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 40'-65'

Width: 30'-60'

  • sun
  • high - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

2a-8b

Size

Height: 60'-100'

Width: 30'-50'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 50'-65'

Width: 35'-50'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Largeleaf Basswood, Largeleaf Linden

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 60'-100'

Width: 40'-80'

  • sun
  • regular
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