Linden European (Tilia europaea)

European linden

Tilia europaea

Synonyms: Common linden, Heart-leaved linden

European linden (Latin Tilia europaea) is a majestic deciduous tree of the Malvaceae family. Habitat: mixed and deciduous forests of Europe. Cultivated in many European countries, incl. in Ukraine, Greece, Poland, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland. In Germany there is a whole linden alley Unter den Linden, which is translated as "Under the Lindens".

Features and advantages of European linden: Linden is an excellent honey plant and a source of linden blossom. Has an impressive tent-shaped dense crown. Linden has a lifespan of over 500 years. Resistant to frost and urban conditions.

Maximum height of an adult tree: 25-40 meters. Maximum crown diameter: 10-15 meters.

Crohn: Hip-shaped, thick, openwork. The leaves are large, heart-shaped with a pointed apex, dark green in color, turn golden in autumn.

Blossoming: in summer, in June, 2-3 weeks. The flowers are small, collected in inflorescences, have a pleasant aroma, are used to brew delicious linden tea.

Location: European linden grows well in the sun, but it also tolerates partial shade. Undemanding to the soil, prefers fertile sandy loam and loamy soils.

It is used: For landscaping parks and squares, for creating alleys and green areas in cities. Looks great as a single tree and in group plantings. It can be used as a hedge, because lends itself well to haircuts.

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