Caucasian Lime

Tilia ×euchlora

Native to:
Canada

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Tiliaceae
Genus:
Tilia
Species:
Tilia ×euchlora
USDA Symbol:
TIEU3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage preferred
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Thrives in fertile, deep soils; sensitive to drought

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days
Germination Time:
30–365 days
Notes:
Seeds exhibit deep dormancy; warm stratification followed by cold stratification is required. Germination can be erratic over 1-2 years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: Claude AI