Plant Details

Tilia cordata

Small Leaved Lime

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General Information

Scientific name: Tilia cordata
Also known as: Small Leaved Lime

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Sap
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Fibre, Windbreak, Wood, Bee forage

Description

Young leaves of the winter lime can be eaten both raw and cooked. The younger leaves have a mild flavor and a soft texture. They are a tasty addition to salads. You can also cook the leaves for consumption. From the bark of the winter lime, sap is obtained that can be used as a refreshing drink and can even be concentrated into syrup for use as a sweetener. The flowers of the winter lime are edible and can be eaten raw, for example in salads. They have a sweet taste and a strong aroma. Furthermore, the flowers can serve as a tea substitute or even be used as an ingredient for a chocolate substitute.

Harvest Data

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

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown