Description
Tilia cordata ‘Erecta’ (syn. Tilia cordata ‘Böhlje’) has a narrow, conical, compact crown that becomes broader as it matures. The green to reddish-brown young stems bear lush dark green leaves that are almost heart-shaped. Clusters of small, fragrant, pale yellow to white flowers bloom in early summer which are very valuable to beneficial pollinating insects. The leaves will turn yellow in the autumn, providing a beautiful display before falling for the winter months. Its neat, upright conical shape makes it an ideal choice for uniform/ avenue or street planting. It could be considered as a large tree, as it can grow anywhere from 12m up to about 18m in height, with a gradual spread of about 8-12m.