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    Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'

    Also Known As

    • Contorted Linden

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 15'-32'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' plant details

    Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 32 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The young branches of this unique tree are amazingly twisted and corkscrewed, making for eye-catching landscape accent. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' plant

    How to Grow Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 30'-50'

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    Zones

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    Width: 30'-60'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 40'-80'

    • sun
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