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   Are there different types of linden trees?

   • However, European varieties of lindens such as the common linden (Tilia x europaea), little-leaf linden (Tilia cordata), silver linden (Tilia tomentosa), and the weeping silver linden (Tilia tomentosa ‘ Petiolaris’) also grow throughout the United States. This article is a guide on how to identify common species of linden trees.

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   Are linden trees deciduous?

   • Lindens are deciduous trees categorized within the Tilia genus, which includes about 30 species native to North America, Europe, and Asia. In Europe, they're usually known as lindens or limes, while some North American species are known more commonly as lindenwood or basswood trees.

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   What is a linden tree called?

   • In Europe, they're usually known as lindens or limes, while some North American species are known more commonly as lindenwood or basswood trees. These species hybridize quite easily, so it's sometimes difficult to identify a precise tree species in its native habitat.

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   Is a Linden a citrus tree?

   • Their fragrant flowers are popular in teas and are loved by bees and other pollinators. Lindens are of the Tilia genus, with at least 23 species and numerous hybrids native throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. They’re often called lime trees but are not related to citrus trees; they are actually part of the Malvaceae (mallow) family.

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   How big do linden trees get?

   • Typically, linden trees grow to between 65 and 130 ft. (20 – 40 m) tall and 50 ft. (15 m) wide. Suitable for large backyards, linden trees are excellent for shade due to their pyramidal, rounded crown and dense foliage. All species of linden trees flower and are known for their fragrant yellowish flowers that bloom in summer.

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   Which linden tree grows best?

   • The most common North American linden, the American basswood (Tilia americana) makes a great yard tree for those looking to cultivate shade. This fast grower can sometimes grow as much as 24 inches a year and needs plenty of space to flourish. Known for its soft, lightweight wood, basswood was often used in Native American carvings.

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2. treevitalize.com › types-of-linden-trees11 Different Types of Linden Trees (with Photos) - Tree Vitalize

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   May 13, 2024 · Discover 11 different types of linden trees, each showcased with photos to help you identify and appreciate their unique beauty and characteristics.

   • How to Identify Linden Trees (Leaf, Bark, Flowers & More)

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   • American Basswood. The most common North American linden, the American basswood (Tilia americana) makes a great yard tree for those looking to cultivate shade.
   • Carolina Basswood. Another favorite of pollinators, the Carolina basswood (Tilia caroliniana), also known as the Florida basswood, grows in temperate climates and produces fragrant white flowers that hang in clusters.
   • European Linden. The European linden (Tilia × europaea), sometimes called a common linden or a common lime, is a hybrid tree created by crossing the large-leaved linden (Tilia platyphyllos) and the little-leaf linden (Tilia cordata).
   • Crimean Linden. The Crimean linden (Tilia x euchlora) has sugary nectar in yellowish-white flowers that's popular with bees and butterflies and its foliage turns yellow in the fall.

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5. leafyplace.com › linden-treesLinden Trees: Types, Leaves, Flowers, Bark – Identification ...

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   There are around 30 species of linden trees and shrubs in the genus Tilia and the family Malvaceae. Typically, linden trees grow to between 65 and 130 ft. (20 – 40 m) tall and 50 ft. (15 m) wide. Suitable for large backyards, linden trees are excellent for shade due to their pyramidal, rounded crown and dense foliage. All species of linden trees fl...

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   Linden tree leaves are broadly ovate, dark green in a heart shape or an ovate triangular shape. The leaves of linden trees have coarsely serrated margins and are arranged alternately. Classed as simple leaves, linden leaves grow between 4” and 8” (10 – 20 cm) long and 2” to 5” (5 – 12 cm) wide. Young linden leaves have a fuzzy underside that become...

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   Linden tree flowers are creamy yellow and look like drooping clusters of showy, fuzzy blooms called cymes. Typically, there are five to ten flowers in each cluster. The highly fragrant linden flowers bloom in late spring and persist throughout the summer. The flowers on linden trees dangle from long, strap-shaped bracts.

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   The linden tree is identified in landscapes by its gray ridged and furrowed scaly bark. The light gray bark is relatively smooth and shiny on immature trees. As the linden tree grows taller and matures, the bark develops ridges and furrows. The bark on the linden tree branches is gray and smooth, giving the tree some visual winter appeal. Linden tr...

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   Linden tree seeds are small round nut-like fruits that have a hard shell. The tiny oval linden seeds grow in clusters on the end of a peduncle. Each hard, cream-colored seed measures up to 0.2” (0.5 cm) in diameter, about a pea’s size and shape.

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   Linden trees can be identified by their characteristic ridged light gray bark, huge heart-shaped, dark green leaves, and showy clusters of yellowish flowers. Linden trees also have an identifiable conical, oval crown with densely growing foliage. Linden tree identification is also by the unique small flower clusters that hang under leaf-like bracts...

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   Let’s look in more detail at the most common linden trees for growing in large residential landscapes and backyards.

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   Also called the American basswood, the American linden tree (Tilia americana)is native to North America. The large American linden tree is identified by large ovate or heart-shaped leaves, gray fissured bark, and an ovate-rounded crown. As an imposing native tree, the American linden grows between 50 and 80 ft. (15 – 25 m) tall and up to 50 ft. (15...

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   The European linden tree, or common linden, has ovate leaves with serrated edges, clusters of scented creamy-white flowers, and a rounded pyramidal crown. European linden has identifiable showy flower clusters that bloom in late spring and summer. European linden trees have smooth gray bark that develops into dark gray, grooved bark. The European l...

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   Little leaf linden trees grow at a medium rate and mature at 60 ft. (18 m) tall and 40 ft. (12 m) wide. The dense pyramidal canopy is made up of densely growing heart-shaped leaves that are 3” (7.5 cm) long. When the linden tree is in bloom during summer, the showy flowers fill backyards with a beautiful fragrance. The little leaf linden thrives in...

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6. treevitalize.com › how-to-identify-linden-treesHow to Identify Linden Trees (Leaf, Bark, Flowers & More)

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   May 13, 2024 · Linden trees are fairly easy to identify, although frequent hybridization can make identification at the species level challenging at times. Let’s learn how to identify the different types of linden trees.

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   Oct 10, 2024 · When exploring the world of linden trees, it's essential to understand the distinctions among the main species: Tilia cordata, Tilia americana, and Tilia platyphyllos. Each brings unique characteristics to the table.

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   Since there are 30 different types of Linden trees, each one will vary a bit in features. The American Linden tree is identified basically by the buds and the twigs on the tree as they tend to have a reddish tint to them as well.

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    Linden, (genus Tilia), genus of about 30 species of trees in the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae) native to the Northern Hemisphere. A few are outstanding as ornamental and shade trees. Lindens are large graceful deciduous trees. The asymmetrical leaves are heart-shaped and coarsely toothed.