Plant Details

Tilia tomentosa

Silver lime

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General Information

Scientific name: Tilia tomentosa
Also known as: Silver lime

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 25.00 m
Width: 20.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Fibre, Fragrant

Description

Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. Dried leaves are sometimes used as an alternative to marjoram (Origanum majorana). The flowers can be used to make tea and as a substitute for chocolate.

Harvest Data

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

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown