Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra' Hedge Slender catkins appear with the

Slender catkins appear with the young leaves in spring

vigorous with widespreading horizontal or slightly drooping branches

and its attractive autumn tints

A broad headed tree with bronze leaves when young

this interesting and unusual shrub is unfortunately seldom seen in gardens

Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra' Hedge Slender catkins appear with theAn attractive cultivar of the large leaved lime, offering the same stately broadly oval habit, large heart shaped leaves as the species but with added interest of colourful orange red winter twigs. Leaves also emerge red tinted before turning dark green. Fragrant flowers in June followed by winged fruits. Great nectar source for wildlife. Not for paved sites. H6