WorldFloraDB - Tilia japonica

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 15 m tall and spreads 6 m wide. The leaves are small and pointed. They are 5-10 cm long by 4-9 cm wide. They are a little waxy underneath. The flowers are creamy yellow and have a fragrance. They are 5-7 cm across. They are in groups of 6 to 16 flowers. The fruit is oval and not angled.

Life form	perennial
Growth form	tree
Growth support	free-standing
Foliage retention	deciduous
Sexuality	hermaphrodite
Pollination	entomogamy
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Mature width (meter)	6.0
Mature height (meter)	20.0
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Photosynthetic pathway	c3

Environment

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

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Mountains all over Japan.

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Usage

Uses	environmental use fiber material medicinal wood
Edible	flowers fruits leaves seeds
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.

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