Littleleaf Linden, Small Leaved Lime

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Europe

Growth Habits: Small to medium-sized deciduous tree, 30 to 60 feet or more (9-18 m); Gray or brown bark, ridged with shallow furrows; ovate to unequally cordate leaves, 1.6 to 3.6 inches long (4-9 cm), shiny green above

Watering Needs: Regular water, tolerates cities and pollution

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, cultivar are propagated by bud grafting

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, layering, grafting/budding

• by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in summer. Apply IBA TALC 3000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Bottom heat on soil is helpful in rooting..
• by mound layers.
• by 'T' grafts, in late summer. Scion-rootstock compatability between linden species is critical.
• by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F in sand 3mo..

Tilia cordata, Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee;

Blooming Habits:
Small pale yellow fragrant flowers, in late spring or early summer, with a narrow persistent leaf-like bract, 2 to 3 inches long (5-7 cm)