Henry's Lime
Slow-growing, Tilia henryana (Henry’s Lime) is a medium-sized deciduous tree adorned with a rounded crown clothed in softly downy, broadly heart-shaped, sea-green leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), fringed with long teeth. In spring the leaves unfold a stunning silvery-pink against the naked branches. In early to midsummer, small, fragrant creamy-white flowers are borne in drooping cymes. Rich in nectar, they are highly attractive to bees, who will produce a richly flavored honey. The blossoms are followed by showy nutlets that ripen in late summer. The foliage turns yellow in the fall. Prized for its excellent rounded form and its moderate growth habit, Tilia henryana is a handsome shade, street or lawn tree.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Common names | Linden |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Common names | Linden |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Tilia henryana (Henry’s Lime) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilia henryana (Henry’s Lime) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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