Tilia x europaea (European Linden)


Michael's Opinion

The European Linden is a large tree reaching 30 m in height. Often used in the early part of the 19th century as a park tree is has a defined pyramidal form. Not pollution tolerant this species is not commonly used in residential landscaping.

Botanical Information

FamilyMalvaceae (Tiliaceae)
GenusTilia
Speciesx europaea
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3-7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20-46 m
Spread5-15 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA good landscape tree with yellow and green colour, very nice pyrimidel shape. For this tree to grow to its potential it needs full sun.
ID CharacteristicGreat shape, colour, and in its natural habitat has a strong sent.
ShapeVery nice pyrimidal shape.
PropagationOccurs naturally in forests where both parent plant species are native. It is a hybrid between Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos.
CultivationFull sun, average moisture to dry conditions.
PestsThis tree carries heavy aphid population which then turns to honeydew deposits and everything.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark, not very distinctive.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionA medium sized bud, red in colour.
Leaf Description5 - 10 cm in length as well as 5 - 10 cm in width. Green leaf changing to a rusty yellow in autumn. Alternate, simple, broad-ovate, sharply serrate.
Flower DescriptionGreen and yellow flowers with 5 sepals and 5 petals on each bloom.
Fruit DescriptionA dry nut, 8mm in diameter, with a slight rib.
Colour DescriptionBrown/gray bark with green leaves turning to a rusty yellow with a white flower bud.
Texture DescriptionSmooth textured bark and leaves.

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