Tilia species/Lime Species Guide
T. cordata (Small-leaved Lime) is the Tilia species commonly seen grown as bonsai, other smaller leaved Tilia species such as T. japonica or T. x europaea can also be used.
Ease of Cultivation 7/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 7/10
Position Outdoor tree only. Full sun, or shade. Protect from temperatures below -10°C.
Repotting Every two years in Spring as buds extend, use a basic soil mix.
Pruning Hard prune during late Winter or early Spring.
During the growing season trim back to shape continually, shoots can regrow
within 3 or 4 weeks of each pruning. With sufficient feeding, branches
can be regrown 3-5 times in a year. Stop pruning at the end of August
to allow new shoots enough time to harden up for winter. Leaf-cutting
can be carried out in May or June which will improve branching further
and reduce leaf-size.
Propagation Stratify seed for 3-5 months and sow outside
in Spring, or sow outside as soon as ripe in Autumn. Ripewood cuttings
in late-summer.
Pests and Diseases Susceptible to root-rot, gall mites on leaves, scale insects and aphids.
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