Tilia platyphyllos
large-leaved linden
Notes:
Differs from other lindens in having hairy leaf undersides, which might make deer avoid it (deer generally dislike textured leaves). The fragrance is also stronger than that of T. cordata.
Takes heavy pruning well.
NCSU recommends leaves in salads and tea from the flowers.
Sources: Sunset, UFL, Missouri BG, Cal Poly, NCSU.
Tags:
attracts:bees
attracts:butterflies
branches strong
clay tolerant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
easy to grow
edible flowers
edible foliage
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fast-growing
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:columnar
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:oval
habit:rounded
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease sensitive
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:espalier
use:hedge
use:screen
use:shade tree
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular
wet soil tolerant
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