Mystery tree ID

[Lignaterrae]

I saw this tree at an arboretum in Brittany, Northern France, last week. It was unlabelled and it has me stumped. Can anyone help out?

The leaf size is about 100mm x 75mm and they are arranged alternately on the twig. The 'teeth' around the margin and the leaf itself are soft, not the least spiny. No seeds/fruit were present.

Really beautiful thing, would love to find seeds and grow one if it can be identified!

 

 

[Adam M]

Tilia henryia (sp?)

[Stubby]

Just looked up Tilia Henryana and that looks a good shout .

[se7enthdevil]

i was thinking lime as soon as i saw the leaf but have never heard of tilia henryana before.

 

arbtalk is great for learning new species.

[Lignaterrae]

Thanks very much Adam M, it is indeed T. henryana.

Another gem from the tree treasure-chest of China!

[sandspider]

Handsome tree. Do I see a purple leaved variant on the Google?

[Lignaterrae]

Been reading a lot about this species. Apparently when new leaves open up they are a purplish-bronze colour before later turning green as they mature. Probably you've seen pics of those young leaves.

Hardy and slow-growing with the usual fragrant Tilia flowers.Have to wonder why it isn't better known, seems a perfect garden tree.

[sandspider]

[Adam M]

All the bees are dead,

And the leaves are nice,

I went for a walk......