Features

The Tilia Cordata bonsai has a long tradition in the world of gardening. They have alternate leaves from ovate to rounded, minutely serrated. The bark is smooth, silvery-gray in color, and fissures with age. Holder fragrant, hermaphroditic, yellowish-white flowers in June/July, followed by dried, fruit-like fruits. nut, each of which has a built-in frill or wing that allows the seeds to be dispersed by the wind.

Location

This bonsai is a species that must be located outdoors in full sun throughout the year, if it cannot be, also supports semi-shade placement. During the winter it is advisable to protect it from the cold if the temperatures drops of -10 °C.

Irrigation

Limes prefer a slightly acidic soil, and in the long term they will suffer the negative effects of lime from water hardy unless given an occasional dose of ericaceous fertilizer. For this reason, it is advisable to pay water every two weeks during the growing season.

Pruning and Pinching

Heavy pruning during late winter or early spring. During the growing season trim the silhouette continuously, the shoots can re-emerge 3 or 4 weeks after each pruning. Stop pruning last August to give new growth enough time to harden off for winter. The most common style is the casual upright (Moyogi)