European Linden, European Lime, European Basswood
Tilia x europaea (European Linden) is a large deciduous tree of broad-columnar habit boasting heart-shaped, broad, dark green leaves, up to 4 in. long (10cm), turning yellow in the fall. In early summer, small, fragrant creamy-white flowers are borne in drooping cymes. Rich in nectar, they are highly attractive to bees. The blossoms are followed by small nutlets that ripen in late summer. Smooth and thin on your trees, the bark develops deep grooves on mature trees. Root suckers often grow around the trunk. European linden is a very old hybrid between two native European lindens, T. cordata and T. platyphyllos. A beautiful shade, street or lawn tree.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Common names | Linden |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
50' - 70' (15.2m - 21.3m) |
| Spread |
30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Tilia |
| Common names | Linden |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
50' - 70' (15.2m - 21.3m) |
| Spread |
30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Tilia x europaea (European Linden) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilia x europaea (European Linden) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
