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      • 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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    The tree is known as linden for the European species, and basswood for North American species. [1][2] In Great Britain and Ireland they are commonly called lime trees, although they are not related to the citrus lime. The genus occurs in Europe and eastern North America, but the greatest species diversity is found in Asia.

  3. Quick facts. Common name: common lime. Scientific name: Tilia x europaea. Family: Malvaceae. Origin: native. A hybrid between small-leaved and large-leaved lime, common lime has characteristics of both species.

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  4. Tilia x europaea, common lime, European lime or linden, is a deciduous tree, native to the UK. It's a naturally occurring hybrid between the small-leafed lime (Tilia cordata) and large-leafed lime (Tilia platyphyllos) but is rarely found growing in the wild as both parent species need to be present in the same area.

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  5. So is it a linden blossom or lime flower tree? Both names appear to be used interchangeably. One thing for certain it is not a citrus tree and bears no edible lime-like fruit.

  6. Nov 17, 2023 · Lime trees are often called Linden trees, a catch all for all Tilia species. It’s important to remember that these lime trees have nothing to do with the citrus family’s lime tree which bears the lime fruit, Citrus x Latifolia. Identification: Tree shape. The Small-leaved lime reaches up to 20m and has a pretty conventional shape.

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  7. Jun 19, 2020 · Lime (Linden) Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) is a sweet-scented blossoming tree that brings a generous crop of nectar for bees and lime-flavoured honey for beekeepers every summer. All lime trees in the species Tilia are unrelated to the species of tree that produces lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia).

  8. In the U.S., it can refer to the Linden Tree (Tilia), while in other parts of the world, it might refer to Citrus trees that produce limes. So, while they share the name, Linden Trees and Citrus Lime Trees are quite different in terms of appearance and uses.

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