Tilia cordata
Littleleaf Linden
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Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Description
Tilia cordata (Small-leaved Lime, occasionally Small-leaved Linden or Little-leaf Linden) is a species of Tilia native to much of Europe and western Asia, north to southern Great Britain (north to about Durham), central Scandinavia, all over Romania, east to central Russia, and south to central Spain, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Caucasus; in the south of its range it is restricted to high altitudes.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Blooming
Blooms small, cup-shaped fragrant creamy white to yellow flowers followed by dry, nut-like fruits. Attracts bees.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Lindens do well in full sun with protection from strong winds and extreme dryness. Height varies depending on variety. Some species will grow to 60 ft. tall. Tilia works well as stand alone or street-side trees.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Planting
Seeds collected from the garden may produce hybrids. Sow seeds when ripe in fall in a seedbed. Can also propagate by stratifying seeds for 3-5 months and sowing in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Pest
Caterpillars, lace bugs, aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles. Other issues include butt rot, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot, and anthracnose.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Interesting facts
Tilia is endemic to the woodlands of Europe, Asia, and North America. The nectar of T. tomentosa and T. 'Petiolaris' is toxic, even to bumblebees.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) - Soil and irrigation
Lindens require deep, rich soil with regular waterings, with the exception of T. tomentosa which needs no dry-season water once it is established. Does best in alkaline to neutral soil, but tolerates acidic pHs.
