CATTON ARBORETUM
Tilia platyphyllos Aurea
Common name: Golden stemmed Lime
Year planted: 2014
Country of origin: Platyphyllos is common over much of Europe
Year introduced: Originated in Europe before 1838
Description: A large round topped tree eventually growing to 20 to 25m with a spread of around 20m. The cultivar 'Aurea' is known for its young shoots being a bright yellow for its first year, which then become greener as they mature. The wood can be carved and turned to charcoal and other parts used for fodder and rope production in the past.
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Tree number: 139
Year planted: 2014
Country of origin: Platyphyllos is common over much of Europe
Year introduced: Originated in Europe before 1838
Description: A large round topped tree eventually growing to 20 to 25m with a spread of around 20m. The cultivar 'Aurea' is known for its young shoots being a bright yellow for its first year, which then become greener as they mature. The wood can be carved and turned to charcoal and other parts used for fodder and rope production in the past.
what3words: packets.shirt.stood
Tree number: 139
