Tilia platyphyllos

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Tilia platyphyllos
Also known as: Large Leaved Lime
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Format: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 20.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-6
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Juice
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Charcoal, Fibers, Paper, Wood, Bee plant

Description

Young leaves can be eaten raw and make a delightful addition to salads and sandwiches because of their soft texture with a slight sliminess. The flowers are suitable for making an herbal tea with a sweet, pleasant flavor. However, be careful not to use old flowers, as they may be toxic. The sap harvested in the spring is sweet and can be drunk or concentrated into syrup. The flowers and fruits can also serve as a substitute for chocolate.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 31/08

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Offers shade and creates a microclimate, beneficial for growth.
Prunus domestica
Plum 		Enhances soil fertility and provides food through fruit.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nuts for food, and ground cover for soil protection.
Sambucus nigra
European elder 		Attracts beneficial insects and provides edible berries.
Viburnum opulus
Highbush cranberry 		Similar to Sambucus, it attracts pollinators and has edible fruit.
Carya ovata
Hickory 		Provides shade and contributes to nutrient cycling in the soil.
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Oleaster 		Offers additional habitat for beneficial wildlife and soil texture improvement.
Vaccinium corymbosum
Northern blueberry 		Provides berries for wildlife and adds biodiversity.
Mentha aquatica
Water mint 		Helps deter pests with its strong aroma and attracts pollinators.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Provides additional shade and contributes to forest layer diversity.