Tilia cordata 20 PCS fresh seeds, Small-leaved lime, Small-leaved linden, Pry tree, Little-leaf, Littleleaf linden, Pry, Green tree seeds

🌱 Tilia cordata — Small-leaved lime, Small-leaved linden, Pry tree, Little-leaf, Littleleaf linden, Pry, Green tree

These are seeds of Tilia cordata, a deciduous tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is known for its heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers, and valuable honey production. Key selling points include its moderately demanding soil requirements, ability to grow in poor soils, and high nectar-bearing capacity.

🌿 Botanical Description

Tilia cordata is a deciduous tree that grows 20-38 meters tall with a tent-shaped crown. The bark is dark and furrowed on old trees. The leaves are alternate, heart-shaped, long-petiolate, toothed, with an elongated, pointed apex, green above, and bluish below. The flowers are regular, bisexual, with a double five-part perianth, up to 1-1.5 cm in diameter, yellowish-white, fragrant, collected in pendulous corymbose inflorescences of 3-11 pieces. The fruit is a spherical, pubescent, thin-walled, one- or two-seeded nut that ripens in August-September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or autumn, pre-treatment: stratification for 30-60 days
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, time: 1-3 months
• Soil type: fresh, sandy, and loamy, fertile soils, pH: slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
• Watering: regular, fertilization: moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40°C to -34°C), frost tolerance: high

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Tilia cordata is native to Europe and Western Asia. It typically grows in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along rivers. The altitude range for this species is generally between 0-1000 meters above sea level.

✨ Interesting Facts

Tilia cordata has been used for centuries for its medicinal and culinary properties. The flowers are used to make a fragrant tea, and the leaves are used in salads. The tree is also a valuable source of honey, with its nectar-bearing capacity being one of the highest among all tree species. In addition, Tilia cordata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.