Tilia americana 'Neglect' – Tilia americana 'Neglect'

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Tilia americana 'Neglect' – Tilia americana 'Neglect'

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Large tree, slightly resembling T. americana, large ovoid to broad ovoid crown. The gracefully shaped, broad ovate leaves have a heart-shaped base that is sometimes crooked. The leaf tip tapers to a point. At a length of 15 to 22 cm, the leaf is conspicuously big. On emerging the leaf has a bronze tint. The mature leaf is glossy, dark green on top. It is lighter on the underside, with small tufts of light brown hair in the vein axils. In July the fragrant, cream-coloured flowers appear in pendent corymbs. They are followed by round fruits with felt-like hair. Van den Berk took it into culture as T. neglecta. This name turned out to be synonymous with T. americana whereas the tree was different. This is why we chose give the tree a new cultivar name: Tilia americana ‘Neglect’.
Availability
Clear stem (6)
Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 m
Width
15-20m
Crown
ovoid to broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs olive green, bark brown-grey, slightly grooved
Leaf
broad ovate with a heart-shaped base, dark green, 15 - 22 cm
Flowers
in pendent corymbs, light yellow, July
Fruits
round, Ø approx. 0.9 cm, short felt-like hairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, not on soil that is too dry
Paving
tolerates partial 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, feathered tree
Origin
Van den Berk Tree Nursery, Sint-Oedenrode, the Netherlands, circa 1990
Synonyms
Tilia neglecta
Clear stem tree feathered tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white yellow July average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Tilia americana 'Neglect'

Tilia americana 'Neglect' can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tilia americana 'Neglect' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Tilia americana 'Neglect' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tilia americana 'Neglect' 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 'Neglect' blooms in july.
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