Tilia x europaea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Tilia x europaea
Also known as:
Common Lime
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
35.00 m
Width:
15.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Juice
Flowers, Leaves, Juice
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Charcoal, Fibers, Paper, Wood, Bee plant
Charcoal, Fibers, Paper, Wood, Bee plant
Description
Young leaves can be eaten raw and are perfect for salads due to their mild flavor and soft texture. The flowers can be dried and then used to make a refreshing tea that has a delightful honey-like scent. Additionally, the flowers can also serve as a vegetable and even as a substitute for chocolate. Note: older flowers may be toxic, so do not use them. The sap of the plant can be used to make a delicious drink or syrup, which is often used as a sweetener.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
31/07
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba provides shade and attracts pollinators, enhancing biodiversity. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Lonicera periclymenum can provide a lovely fragrance and attracts beneficial insects, improving pollination. |
|
Cornus sanguinea Dogwood |
Cornus sanguinea provides structure and habitat for wildlife, as well as visual interest in the garden. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium adds food resources for birds and beneficial insects. |
|
Sorbus aucuparia European mountain ash |
Acer saccharum provides additional canopy and represents a strong companion for soil health. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum attracts pollinators and produces edible fruit, enhancing productivity. |