Tilia Cordata

• Avenue Planting
• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Tilia Cordata works in an:

• Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.

Tilia Cordata is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 15m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 8 m – 12 m

Tilia Cordata is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm/year (Moderate).

Tilia Cordata is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm/year (Moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Tilia Cordata frost tolerant?

Tilia Cordata is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Tilia cordata produces clusters of creamy-yellow, sweetly scented flowers in early to mid-summer. The pendulous blooms create a soft, elegant display and are among the most fragrant of any ornamental tree, adding both visual and sensory appeal to the landscape.

Does Tilia Cordata flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Tilia Cordata is Native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows naturally in mixed forests, woodlands, and along river valleys.

Its highly fragrant summer flowers are a magnet for bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, providing valuable nectar at a key time of year. The dense, rounded canopy also offers excellent shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds, making Tilia cordata a strong contributor to garden biodiversity.

Tilia Cordata will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Tilia cordata performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid heavy clay, compacted or waterlogged conditions unless significantly improved, as these soils can stress the roots and reduce growth. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Is Tilia Cordata Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular deep watering to establish well. Once established, Tilia cordata develops moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably during warm, dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps maintain canopy density, leaf quality and overall vigour.