Images of the European Linden (Tilia europaea)

European Linden

Tilia europaea

Also known as the Common Lime, this large (20-46 m tall) deciduous tree is native to Europe, but is also cultivated in North America for its attractive form and foliage. Leaves are 6-15 cm long and sparsely hairy underneath. These trees harbor large populations of aphids that drop a sweet, sticky substance (honeydew) on everything beneath them.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing about 15-21 m tall or higher.

Bloom Time:Late spring.

Presence in US:CT MA ME OH OR RI

Presence in Canada:NB NS ON PE QC

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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