Crimean Linden
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Crimean Linden
Tilia ×euchlora K.Koch
The Crimean Linden is a special tree with fragrant flowers that smell wonderful. It’s a great tree for bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Woodlands and parks
Appearance
The Crimean Linden has a broad, conical canopy of glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves, paler underneath. In summer, it produces fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers, followed by small, ribbed nutlets. Its bark is smooth and gray when young, becoming furrowed with age.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusTilia
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its honey-scented flowers make super yummy linden honey that's prized by beekeepers!
Its shiny leaves sparkle like they're covered in tiny jewels after a refreshing rain shower!
The soft wood of linden trees is perfect for carving amazing sculptures and intricate figures!
These trees are often planted in cities to make streets beautiful and provide cool shade.
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Crimean Linden has intensely fragrant flowers that attract a wide array of pollinators, ensuring successful reproduction.
Ability
Sticky Sap Defense
Crimean Linden can secrete sticky honeydew from its leaves that deters some pests and attracts beneficial insects.
Ability
Urban Resilience
Crimean Linden can tolerate air pollution and compacted soil, helping it thrive in harsh city environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-20 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-15 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 60-90 cm
- Lifespan
- 100-150 years
- Fruit Type
- Nutlet
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
eats
Linden Aphid
Eucallipterus tiliae
saps from leaves, producing honeydew
shelters
Great Tit
Parus major
nests in branches and cavities
eats
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses young shoots and bark
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Crimean Linden?
15-20 m
How wide does Crimean Linden spread?
10-15 m
Is Crimean Linden edible?
Yes
How big is Crimean Linden?
60-90 cm
How long does Crimean Linden live?
100-150 years
Where is Crimean Linden usually found?
Woodlands and parks
What kind of fruit does Crimean Linden produce?
Nutlet
How fast does Crimean Linden grow?
Medium
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