Linden
Tilia cordata
- 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
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
15.23–30 m
Spread
8–12 m
Zones
3–7
Flower colors
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.
