Tilia oliveri, the Chinese white lime or Oliver's lime, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to central and southeastern China. It has found use as a street tree, and does well in the United Kingdom, but is not commercially available in the United States.
Tilia oliveri shows strong resistance to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding upkeep, this species is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens generally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish flowering. Tilia oliverit is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much prior care experience.
How to keep Tilia Oliveri.
Light
Tilia oliveri comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest edges, that offer plenty of light. It does best in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, showing good adaptability to different light conditions.
Temperature
Tilia oliveri is highly adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, from intense summer heat to severe winter cold. Nevertheless, it has a preferred temperature range for optimal growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant can experience heat and humidity stress, which may cause it to die. In locations where temperatures approach the lower boundary of its cold tolerance, it is important to provide insulation to protect the plant.
Fertilizer
The timing of fertilizing Tilia oliveri is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant periods and active growth.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tilia
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-8
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 24.99 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m to 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.27 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- China
Other names.
