This partially fertile hybrid tree between Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved lime) and Tilia cordata (Small-leaved Lime) rarely occurs naturally and it is to this natural hybrid that the R rating points. The majority of trees recorded which are well distributed throughout the British Isles, have been planted in parks and country hedges. Being partially fertile and a very good producer of seed some will escape accounting for the wide distribution. The light green leaf like structures are bracts. The leaves are in shade in this photo but have white tufts of hairs underneath as opposed to the rusty red ones on Tilia cordata (Small-leaved lime)
Tyne valley, 3rd July 2005
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Added on December 8th 2005