Tilia cordata

Plant Details

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Format: 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:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

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

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: Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Improves fruit yield through cross-pollination and supports local wildlife.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nuts for wildlife and enhances soil with nitrogen fixation.
Corylus maxima
Filbert 		Attracts pollinators and produces an additional food source.
Amelanchier alnifolia
Serviceberry 		Offers additional fruit production, beneficial for both wildlife and humans.
Sambucus canadensis
American Elder 		Attracts beneficial insects and provides edible berries.
Malus domestica
Apple 		Increases overall biodiversity and supports fruit production.