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Tilia x europaea
European Linden
Mike's
Opinion
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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.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Tilia |
| Species |
| x europaea |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3-7 |
| Height |
| 20-46 m |
| Spread |
| 5-15 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A good landscape tree with yellow and green colour, very nice pyrimidel shape. For this tree to grow to its potential it needs full sun. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun, average moisture to dry conditions. |
| Shape |
| Very nice pyrimidal shape. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Great shape, colour, and in its natural habitat has a strong sent. |
| Pests |
| This tree carries heavy aphid population which then turns to honeydew deposits and everything. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth bark, not very distinctive. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| A medium sized bud, red in colour. |
| Leaf Description |
| 5 - 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 Description |
| Green and yellow flowers with 5 sepals and 5 petals on each bloom. |
| Fruit Description |
| A dry nut, 8mm in diameter, with a slight rib. |
| Colour Description |
| Brown/gray bark with green leaves turning to a rusty yellow with a white flower bud. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth textured bark and leaves. |
| Propagation |
| Occurs naturally in forests where both parent plant species are native. It is a hybrid between Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos. |
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