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Malvaceae

Lime Blossom

Tilia europaea

Conjugal love and fidelity.

Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Tilia
Native to
Europe
Bloom season
Summer
Type
tree
Height
65-130 ft
Sunlight
full sun to partial shade
Soil
moist, well-drained, fertile
Water
moderate
Hardiness
3-8
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Linden flower tea (tilleul) is one of the most popular herbal teas in France, prized for its calming effects.
  • The honey produced from lime blossoms is considered among the finest in the world.
  • Unter den Linden, Berlin's famous boulevard, is named after the linden (lime) trees that line it.
  • In Germanic folklore, linden trees were associated with truth; court judgments were delivered beneath them.
  • A single mature lime tree in full bloom can buzz audibly from the sheer number of bees visiting its flowers.

Color meanings

0

conjugal love

1

fidelity

2

peace

Uses

  • herbal tea
  • honey production
  • ornamental street tree
  • timber
  • traditional medicine