Spot a tree today

The lime

Commonly planted in towns and cities in the 17th century, this tree has flimsy heart-shaped leaves. It reaches a height of up to 40 metres. Traditionally used for making hop poles and morris dancers' sticks. Its blossom is clustered, fuzzy and pale lemon, and can be used to make tea, said to be calming. It also leaves a sticky residue on any cars parked beneath its branches.

In Latin: Tilia europaea