Common Lime tree

Romantic Lime.

The Common Lime (Tilia x vulgaris) at the Carlton Mill Road and Rhodes Street corner is a landmark tree with heart shaped leaves. The tree, planted in 1901 to commemorate the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York is on land gifted to the city in 1900.

Vital statistics:

Height: 25 metres
Crown Width: 25 metres
Trunk diameter: 1.72 metres

Authorising Unit: Transport and Greenspace

Last reviewed: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Next review: Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Keywords: tree protection, trees