Linden Tree - Enchanting Fragrance and Health Benefits in One

If you have a big landscape with plenty of space for a medium to large tree to spread its branches, consider growing a Linden tree. These incredible trees have a slack canopy that ensures a solid shade on the ground below. They allow in enough sunlight for shade loving grasses and flowers. Once planted, growing Linden trees is easy because they require little care.

Short characteristic

Flower colour: White/pale yellow

Bloom period: May-June Fragrance:

Intensely sweet

Light needs: Full sun

Moisture needs: Average to dry

Problems With Linden Tree

Linden Trees are charming plants, ideal for urban landscapes because they tolerate a variety of adverse conditions, in that number the well-known air pollution. But there is one essential problem with them - they attract insects. Aphids are often seen on them, they leave sticky sap on the leaves. No doubt it’s hard to control these insects on the tall tree, but don’t worry - all damages are temporary and the tree gets a fresh start each Spring.

Benefits of Having a Linden Tree in Your Home

The most common varieties at the Old Continent are European lindens - beautiful, medium to large trees with a canopy shaped as a pyramid. It can grow more than 70 feet tall. They are easy to care for but they require more severe pruning after their 2-3 year. Another well-known sort is the Little-leaf linden (Tilia cordata). This tree with a symmetrical canopy needs little or no pruning and during the summer months, it produces clusters of scented yellow flowers that attract bees. The nectar-producing flowers are very important honey plants for beekeepers. Their honey is pale but richly flavoured.

If you have a linden tree at your property, you are lucky because you can benefit from its qualities. The little flowers are used for tinctures and herbal tea. The fragrant herb contains vitamin A, vitamin C, glycosides, aglycones, tannins, saponins, sugars, bitter substances, and many, many more. It can help you if you have problems with your nerves - reduces stress and anxiety. You can use the tee in the treatment of bronchitis, coughs and colds, and also a sore throat.

How to Prepare Delicious and Salutary Tea

To make a delicious Linden tea add 1 or 2 tablespoons dried blossoms in 250 ml of boiling water. Then remove from the hot plate and leave the liquid to rest for 20 minutes. Do not boil the flowers because all healing substances will be destroyed. Do not use again the liquid, better prepare it in small quantity often then re-use it. For therapeutic purposes drink linden tea three times a day.

How to Care For Linden Tree

The best time to plant a linden tree is in fall when all leaves drop. The right location is with full sun or partial shade in a well-drained and moist soil. Water newly planted trees one or two times a week for the first 3 months if there is an absence of rain. If you are not sure in your gardening capabilities, seek the assistance of licensed gardening services to avoid troubles until the tree strengthened. With such tree in your yard, you will enjoy the refreshing shade, domestic aromatherapy and beautiful view.