Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’

Are you searching for a dependable, formally shaped tree that offers structure and interest throughout the year in your UK garden? Consider the Tilia cordata, commonly known as the Small-leaved Lime, which presents an upright, narrow columnar to broadly pyramidal habit supported by a strong central leader, making it exceptionally tidy and symmetrical.

Through the seasons, this cultivar delivers plenty of visual appeal, beginning with glossy dark green and bluish-green foliage and culminating in wonderful golden yellow autumn leaf colour; while its ivory, pale yellow, or creamy flowers appear in July, they are highly valuable for bees and butterflies due to their abundant nectar supply, making it a fantastic choice for supporting local wildlife.

This tree is highly adaptable, thriving in most UK soils including clay, and performs well whether placed in full sun or light shade, showing good tolerance for wind and pollution, which makes it a robust option for avenues, screening, or as a solitary statement tree where space allows; it produces small, fuzzy grey fruits later in the summer which are generally inconspicuous.