Tilia cordata

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring

Native to: Germany, Lithuania, Poland

Native

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Tilia cordataTilia cordata

Little-leaf Linden, Littleleaf Linden, Small-leaved Lime

In Stock: 24.041 lb (Total:24.041lb)

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Germination:

76%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

13,186

Quantity:

24.04 lb

Collected in:

Czech Republic

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837587

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring

Native to: Germany, Lithuania, Poland

Native

Introduced

Tilia cordata, commonly known as Littleleaf Linden, is a captivating and versatile tree perfect for enhancing urban and suburban landscapes. Native to Europe and southwestern Asia, this deciduous beauty thrives in USDA Zones 3 to 7, making it suitable for diverse climates. Typically reaching a height of 50 to 70 feet with a spread of 35 to 50 feet, Littleleaf Linden boasts a dense canopy ideal for providing ample shade.

In late spring, this tree adorns itself with pale yellow, fragrant flowers, attracting a flurry of butterflies and bees. These blooms give way to eye-catching nutlets attached to leafy wings. The foliage, featuring heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves with serrate edges, transforms into a subtle pale yellow in fall, enhancing seasonal interest.

Known for its adaptability, Tilia cordata tolerates a range of soil conditions and is well-suited for urban settings, enduring pollution and drought with ease. Its pyramidal to oval shape and low maintenance demands make it an excellent choice as a shade, street, or flowering tree. Whether gracing a parkway or suburban garden, Littleleaf Linden stands as a symbol of elegance and resilience.