This tree has smooth grey trunk that has a buttress base and the spreading branches form a rounded crown. It has oval dark green leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the creamy-white cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters during midsummer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Tilia japonica is naturally found from Japan to east China growing on the coast and in the lower mountains. It prefers a well drained, fertile moist light soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Japanese Lime is a cool climate deciduous tree that is grown for its foliage and domed habit. It is planted in parks and gardens for shade or along avenues. It is also used in fragrant or Japanese gardens as a specimen or along borders. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 1062

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting position as the roots are strong and it may sucker. 

Tilia (TEE-lee-a) japonica (ja-PON-ee-ka)

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks