European Linden

Did you know

• Linden flower tea (tilleul) has been a beloved European herbal remedy for anxiety and insomnia for centuries.
• The flowers produce copious nectar, and linden honey is considered among the finest and most prized honeys in Europe.
• In Germanic mythology, the linden tree was sacred to Freya, goddess of love, and village meetings were traditionally held beneath them.
• The famous boulevard Unter den Linden in Berlin is named for the linden trees that line it, planted in the 17th century.
• Linden trees can live for over 1,000 years; the Tanzlinde (dancing linden) in Bavaria has platforms built into its branches for village dances.

Color meanings

Uses

• street tree
• herbal tea
• honey production
• ornamental shade tree