{"product_id":"small-leaved-lime-tilia-cordata","title":"Small Leaved Lime (tilia cordata)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree (up to 20–30m tall), long-lived (centuries) with a dense, domed crown providing excellent shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant pale yellow flowers in midsummer, rich in nectar – highly attractive to bees (important honey source) and other pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife: leaves feed moth caterpillars; seeds for birds and mice; aphids provide food for ladybirds and hoverflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/92fK3K8nagk?si=uB7aeAk53mu30Ee8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeart-Shaped\u003c\/a\u003e glossy green leaves turning butter-yellow in autumn; smooth grey bark develops ridges with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerant of most soils (including clay, chalk), urban pollution, and clipping – ideal for avenues, parks, pleaching, or hedging; RHS Award of Garden Merit.\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, fertile, moist but well-drained soil (tolerates clay\/chalk but dislikes very dry or waterlogged); requires ample space – unsuitable for small gardens (mature spread 10–15m+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root ball width; incorporate organic matter in 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 deeply, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (winter for form, summer for hedging); protect from rabbits\/deer; monitor for aphids (which produce honeydew) or gall mites; low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58498782232920,"sku":null,"price":1.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58498782265688,"sku":null,"price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90-120cm","offer_id":58498782298456,"sku":null,"price":3.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_5888.jpg?v=1789903050","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/small-leaved-lime-tilia-cordata","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}