Tilia x europaea
Common Lime, Linden
It is recognisable by its dense suckering which forms burrs on the trunk.
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Tilia x europaea
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Description
Once the most frequently planted Lime this is a very long lived tree and commonly planted in central Europe as an urban tree.
It is a hybrid between Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos and has been known to reach over 50 metres tall like the specimen at Duncombe Park in Yorkshire.
A large and impressive oval shaped tree which is widely used for avenue plantings.
It is recognisable by its dense suckering which forms burrs on the trunk.
Its large lush leaves can attract aphids so care should be taken not to plant in hard areas where the resulting sooty mound will be a problem.
Mature height: 20m+
Mature spread: 10-15m
Specifications
Common names
Common Lime, Linden
Mature size
Large
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf, Native
Soil type
Moist Soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Broad
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Flowers, Cones/Seedpods/Samara fruits, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Pollution tolerant
Tree uses
Parkland, Urban, Woodland Sites
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest