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HomePlant EncyclopediaLinden

Linden

Tilia cordata

Also known as
  • Littleleaf Linden
  • Small-Leaved Lime
  • Small-leaf European Linden
  • Small-leaf Lime
  • Small-leaf Linden
  • little-leaved linden
  • small-leaved European linden
  • small-leaved linden
Malvaceae
Tree
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Tilia cordata, or small-leaved lime, is a deciduous tree in the Malvaceae family, cultivated as an ornamental. It prefers part shade and medium water conditions, suitable for USDA zones 3–7. This tree can grow 10–20 m tall and blooms with fragrant white flowers in July in loamy soil. Its flowers and linden tea are known for their medicinal properties.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Sandy

Height

15–20 m

Spread

8–12 m

Zones

3–7

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Growing Tips

Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of conditions but prefers full sun to partial shade. Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Minimal pruning is usually required, mainly to remove dead or damaged branches. It is a valuable tree for attracting pollinators.

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