Tilia platyphyllos ‘Prince’s Street’

Tilia platyphyllos ‘Prince’s Street’ is a unique cultivar of the large-leaved lime, specially selected for its upright growth, seasonal interest, and adaptability to urban and landscape settings. This resilient and elegant tree features mid-green, heart-shaped leaves with finely serrated edges, forming a dense, lush canopy that offers shade and visual appeal throughout the growing season.

In autumn, Tilia platyphyllos ‘Prince’s Street’ truly shines. As the foliage drops, its reddish-brown twigs come into focus, more striking than many other lime cultivars and known for holding their leaves longer than standard Tilia platyphyllos. This makes it an attractive option for extending seasonal interest in parks, streets, and larger garden landscapes.

From late spring to early summer, the tree produces fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. While not as profuse in flowering as Tilia × europaea, it still provides a valuable nectar source for wildlife, contributing to urban biodiversity.

One of the key advantages of Tilia platyphyllos ‘Prince’s Street’ is its structured, upright form. The tree maintains a narrow profile for many years before gradually developing a pyramidal crown. This makes it ideal for constrained spaces, avenues, or anywhere vertical structure is needed. It’s also highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types and urban stressors.

Tilia platyphyllos ‘Prince’s Street’ is a reliable and attractive addition to both residential and commercial landscapes. Its proven performance in varying conditions makes it an excellent choice for long-term urban planting strategies.