Record details

Common tree name

Silver Pendant Lime

Species Name

Tilia tomentosa ‘Petiolaris’

Description

This is simply a magnificent tree having been allowed to grow to its natural shape over many years. It best viewed from the path by the lake. Leamington has many limes. They have sweet-smelling tiny cream flowers in the summer, beloved by bees. The Silver Pendant Lime, unlike most limes, is usually free of aphids, so there is no sticky honeydew. The underneath of the leaves is silvery, hence its name.

Country of origin

Turkey; Southeastern Europe

Credits

The 'Trees at Jephson's project' has been delivered by Warwick District Council. With the kind sponsorship of Leamington Town Council and the Leamington Society.