Silver Lime
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Silver Lime
Tilia tomentosa
The Silver Lime tree has heart-shaped leaves and produces sweet-smelling flowers in summer. It’s a lovely tree to sit under!
Habitat: Parks and gardens
Appearance
The Silver Lime has striking dark green, heart-shaped leaves with fuzzy, silvery-white undersides, making them shimmer in the wind. Its bark is grey, furrowed with age, and it often forms a distinctive dense, broadly conical to oval canopy, setting it apart visually.
KingdomPlantaePhylumStreptophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusTilia
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans believed the Silver Lime tree could ward off evil!
Bees love its sweet-smelling flowers, making delicious lime blossom honey!
Its silvery leaves shimmer in the breeze like a thousand tiny mirrors!
This tree is super tough, happy even in city pollution and drought!
Special abilities
Ability
Shimmering Sun Shield
Silver Lime has silvery leaf undersides that reflect sunlight, helping it stay cool and conserve water in hot, dry conditions.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Silver Lime's fragrant, nectar-rich flowers attract a flurry of bees and other insects, helping it reproduce effectively.
Ability
Urban Survivor
Silver Lime has high tolerance to urban pollution, drought, and heat, allowing it to thrive in city environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-35 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-15 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 50-100 cm
- Lifespan
- 100-200 years
- Fruit Type
- Nutlet
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar for honey
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
gathers pollen and nectar
shelters
Great Tit
Parus major
builds nests in tree cavities
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Silver Lime?
20-35 m
How wide does Silver Lime spread?
10-15 m
Is Silver Lime edible?
Yes
How big is Silver Lime?
50-100 cm
How long does Silver Lime live?
100-200 years
Where is Silver Lime usually found?
Parks and gardens
What kind of fruit does Silver Lime produce?
Nutlet
How fast does Silver Lime grow?
Medium
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