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Tilia kiusiana

Also Known As

  • Kyushu Linden

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-80'
  • W: 20'-50'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Tilia kiusiana plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia kiusiana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia kiusiana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"One of the most distinct of all limes" (Hillier), this slow-growing shrub (or sometimes a small tree) has slender stems clothed in small leaves. S/M

Gardening facts about Tilia kiusiana plant

How to Grow Tilia kiusiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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