Tilia oliveri at Roath Mill Gardens
Tilia oliveri
early August 2015
Tilia oliveri
late February 2016
| Grid reference | ST 19751 77967 |
| Common name | Oliver's lime |
| Common name | Chinese white lime |
| Origin | Central China |
| Deciduous | Yes |
| Status | Rare |
| Status | Wales Champion 2013 |
| Height | 16M July 2015 |
| Girth | Approx 166cm July 2015 |
| Reference | 247 |
This tree is north of the brook, about 50M downstream from the footbridge. In 2017 its trunk was covered with ivy.
Tilia oliveri bark
February 2017
Tilia oliveri leaves & flowers
mid July 2015
Tilia oliveri leaves
late July 2015
Tilia oliveri fruit (looking upwards)
late August 2015
General tree description
Tilia oliveri is a medium to large tree, up to around 25 metres tall. It may have a single stem, tall and domed, or have a low, spreading shape. The bark is smooth and silvery grey, and the leaves matt green and silvery felted underneath. They are broadly ovate or rounded, finely toothed and up to 14cm long. In early summer there are small, pendulous cream flowers in clusters of up to 20. The fruits are globose to ellipsoid and slightly ribbed.