Tilia tomentosa 'Brabant' Berries eventually becoming lightly fissured after

eventually becoming lightly fissured after many years

A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between persian ironwood (Parrotia) and Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis) which produces clusters of flowers on bare branches in spring with very showy red anthers

Tolerates shade very well

Clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring are followed by brilliant orange to scarlet autumn berries

golden-yellow flesh in early August

Tilia tomentosa 'Brabant' Berries eventually becoming lightly fissured afterDeciduous. A handsome large tree of stately habit. Branches erect, often pendulous at their tips. Shoots white felted. The wide leaves are dark green above and white beneath, providing an appealing effect when viewed from below. Very fragrant pale yellow flowers. ADVISORY: nectar is toxic to bees. Deep rooting.