A native, British tree in England and Wales, the Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) is marked by its elegant foliage and the bright star-type flowers, which are sweetly scented.  These are followed by small round seeds.  Its leaves are a leathery texture, glossy dark green above, pale green with reddish axilliary tufts beneath. Expect a final height of 38m (127ft).

Woodland Design Principles
Typically, Small-Leaved Lime is planted in groups of between 10 and 25 trees.  This number of trees is ideal for creating a wildlife habitat and a meaningful source of food and shelter.  Spacing may vary between 1m (3ft 4in) and 5m (16ft 8in).  The aim is to mimic what nature intended and thus avoid artificial lines.  Blending of one species into another is suggested although bearing in mind different growth rates.  The Small-Leaved Lime is a minor native tree species and along with the many other native, British tree and shrub species we sell will form part of an attractive native woodland.

Rabbit  and Deer Protection
We offer a range of tree shelters that will protect your trees against possible attack.  Click on this Tree Protection Link and it will take you to all of these products. 

Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March).  All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.