Tilia americana 'Nova' – Tilia americana 'Nova'

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Tilia americana 'Nova' – Tilia americana 'Nova'

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This cultivar attains a maximum height of 25 m and width of approx. 20 m. Young trees have a smooth, grey bark: the bark of older specimens has regular, shallow grooves. Young twigs are smooth and olive green, often reddish brown on the top and side facing the sun. The leaves are remarkably large and taper to an abrupt point at the top. The base of the leaf is a slanted heart shape and the edge is roughly serrated. The upper side of the leaf is dark green while the underside is lighter. Starting in July, umbels of aromatic, pale yellow flowers appear. Individual flowers have an approx. diameter of 1.2 cm. The bract is approx. 11 cm long. 'Nova' has a more narrow, regular crown than the species does, rendering it better suited for use as an avenue tree. Like the species, 'Nova' is susceptible to aphids and the honeydew and sooty mould they produce.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 m, fast growing
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
greyish brown with shallow grooves, young twigs olive green
Leaf
broad ovoid, base of the leaf slanted heart shape, dark green, 10 - 20 cm
Flowers
pendulous umbels of 6 - 15 flowers, pale yellow, late July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
round to elliptical, greyish, light felt-like hair, Ø approx. 0.9 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
places little demands, not on soil that is too dry
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
the Netherlands, before 1955
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow July fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
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La Plaza de Armas de Ferrol
Frequently asked questions
Tilia americana 'Nova'

Tilia americana 'Nova' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tilia americana 'Nova' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Tilia americana 'Nova' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tilia americana 'Nova' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Tilia americana 'Nova' blooms in july.
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