Linden
Tilia spp.

Linden Plant

Linden (Tilia spp.) is a tree growing 40-70 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, prefers moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, edible flowers, and has medicinal uses.


Picture illustrating linden plant

Habit

Tree

Height

10 to 15 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Full sun to part shade

Moisture

Medium to high

Edible

Yes, flowers

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

10 to 20 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

25 to 40 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

20 to 30 years

Health Benefits

Ornamental, Anti-inflammatory

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Leaf Miners, Verticillium Wilt

Dark lesions on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Clusters of tiny insects on leaves and shoots, Trails or blotches on leaves, Yellowing, wilting of leaves

Prune affected parts, improve air circulation, Neem oil, potassium bicarbonate, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Remove affected leaves, beneficial insects, Improve soil drainage, prune affected parts

Copper fungicides, sulfur sprays, Fungicides, sulfur dust, Insecticides, Insecticides, Fungicides, soil treatments

Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica