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Tilia cordata
Small-leaved Lime
Tilia · Malvaceae
Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 12 m high and 8 m spread, with a oval canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Tilia
Family
Malvaceae
Common name
Small-leaved Lime
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Tilia cordata belongs to the Tilia genus within the Malvaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
12 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Tilia cordata verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Oleksandr Shynder, some rights reserved (CC BY)