Largeleaf Linden

(Tilia platyphyllos)

Largeleaf Linden (Tilia platyphyllos)

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Summary

Tilia platyphyllos, commonly known as Largeleaf Linden, is a deciduous tree native to a variety of habitats including broadleaf deciduous forests, forest edges, and grasslands across Europe and Western Asia. It is characterized by a narrowly domed canopy and a moderate growth rate, reaching up to 40 meters in height. The bark is gray to light brown, developing fissures with age. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and have a slightly serrated margin, turning yellow-green to yellow in the autumn. The small, fragrant, yellowish-white flowers bloom in early summer and are arranged in drooping, cymose clusters, each accompanied by a distinctive bract. These flowers are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, including the White-letter Hairstreak. The fruit is a small, round, tomentose nutlet with a woody shell and distinct ridges.

The Largeleaf Linden is valued for its shade, fragrant flowers, and autumn color, making it a popular choice for urban planting, avenues, and large gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, with flowers used in herbal teas for soothing properties. This species is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate urban pollution. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it is also quite resilient in various light conditions. Gardeners should be aware of potential issues such as linden borers and aphids, which can affect the health of the tree.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Tree
Height: 60-80 feet
Width: 30-50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Broadleaf deciduous forests, forest edges, and grasslands across Europe and Western Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Large-Leaved Lime , Big-Leaved Linden , Large-Leaved Linden , Linden , Big-Leaf Linden , Large-Leaf Lime , Large-Leaf Linden , Broadleaf Lime , Storbladet Lind , Sommerlinde

Scientific Names: Tilia platyphyllos , Tilia grandifolia , Tilia laciniata , Tilia sphaerocarpa , Tilia platyphyllos f. aurea , Tilia beaumontii , Tilia pilosa , Tilia aurea , Tilia turbinata , Tilia euryptera

GBIF Accepted Name: Tilia platyphyllos Scop.