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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige'

Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige'

Beetree linden 'Prestige', White basswood 'Prestige'

synonym Tilia heterophylla 'Continental Appeal'

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Description

Tilia heterophylla ‘Prestige’ was selected in 1975 by the nursery Willet N. Wandell in Urbana, Illinois, United States, and is also known under its original name ‘Continental Appeal’. Its origin is unclear. The tree is considered a cultivar of Tilia americana, of which Tilia americana var. heterophylla (white basswood) is a southern variant characterized by very large leaves with a white, hairy underside. ‘Prestige’ is a vigorous-growing lime with a narrow, egg-shaped crown, reaching approximately twelve to fifteen meters in height and only about five to six meters in width. The crown is semi-open, but appears quite dense due to the large foliage.

The striking leaves, as mentioned, are very large, broadly oval with a heart-shaped base, finely serrated margins, and a pointed tip, glossy dark green on the upper surface and white-felted on the underside. In July, creamy yellow, fragrant flower clusters appear, which are rich in nectar and pollen. These are followed by brown, egg-shaped fruits covered with felt-like hairs. The young shoots of cultivar ‘Prestige’ are initially green and later turn red, while the mature bark is dark brown and furrowed.

Tilia heterophylla ‘Prestige’ is extremely suitable for avenue and street plantings in urban environments. This is due to its narrow crown, tolerance of paved conditions, and wind resistance. It grows well on all well-drained, nutrient-rich soil types. Thanks to its abundant flowering in July, the tree is highly attractive to bees and butterflies and is not susceptible to aphids. Tilia heterophylla ‘Prestige’ is clearly recognizable as a lime tree, but the large leaves that turn in the wind to reveal their silvery-white undersides give the tree an extra ornamental quality, especially in gardens and parks.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees

Use

Location

street avenue car park / parking lot park central reservation large garden cemetery countryside

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Planting concepts

eco planting urban planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

narrow egg-shaped narrow egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

12 - 15 m

Width

5 - 6 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun partial shade shade

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies nectar value 5 pollen value 5

Extreme environments

not affected by infestations of lice

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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige' leaves
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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige' leaves
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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige' bark
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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige' bark
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Tilia heterophylla 'Prestige' twigs

Flowers

Flowers

corymbose striking pendulous flower-scented

Flower colour

cream-yellow

Flowering period

July

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green underside felty white

Leaves

deciduous cordate big wide polished underside hairy serrate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

grey-brown

Fruits

discrete small nut

Bark

Bark colour

dark brown

Bark

furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

red-brown green

Twigs

with lenticels vertical branches thickly branched long shoots

Root system

Root system

deep extensive coarse roots central root

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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