This large tree has a thick grey-ridged trunk with ascending branches that form a rounded crown. It has dark green heart-shaped toothed leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the small pendant cup-shaped yellow flowers appear in mid summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Tilia platyphyllos is naturally found from the United Kingdom to Europe and Asia Minor growing in well-drained fertile moist soils but preferring alkaline soils, in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

The Large-leaf Lime is grown for its habit and autumn foliage. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for summer shade and autumn colour. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for cool mountain gardens or avenue plantings. ID 1656

Tilia (TEE-lee-ah) platyphyllos (pla-tee-FIL-los)

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