small-leaved lime 'Winter Orange'

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; prefers alkaline to neutral soil but tolerant of acid conditions. Avoid very dry conditions and exposure to strong winds. Grow as free standing specimens or as avenue trees; may also be pleached. The flowers are attractive to bees

Pruning group 1; sucker removal in winter

Propagate by grafting or chip budding onto a suitable rootstock

Aphids, horse chestnut scale, caterpillars, sawflies and gall mites may be a problem

May be affected by phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus