{"product_id":"large-leaved-lime-tilia-platyphyllos","title":"Large Leaved Lime (tilia platyphyllos)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative (though rare in the wild) deciduous tree, fast-growing to 30–40m tall with a broad, domed crown; ideal for parks, avenues, or large landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant pale yellow flowers in early summer provide abundant nectar for bees and pollinators; excellent honey plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge heart-shaped leaves (dark green above, downy below) turn yellow in autumn; attracts aphids and their predators (ladybirds, hoverflies, birds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive brownish red twigs with older bark tends to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UMPC8QJF6sI?si=tlHyk1quqalqOIHQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFade to Grey\u003c\/a\u003e with a grooved pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife: leaves for moth caterpillars, dead wood for beetles, nesting sites for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerant of most moist soils (including clay, chalk); amenable to coppicing, pollarding, or pleaching; long-lived and low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; deep, moist but well-drained soil (tolerates a wide range but dislikes very dry or waterlogged); prefers sites sheltered from cold winds; requires vast space – unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk); may produce basal suckers – remove if unwanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (winter for form, or pollard\/coppice as desired); monitor for aphids (causing honeydew).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"30-50cm","offer_id":58498783871320,"sku":null,"price":1.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58498783904088,"sku":null,"price":1.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58498783936856,"sku":null,"price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/Largeleavedlime.jpg?v=1789939086","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/large-leaved-lime-tilia-platyphyllos","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}