# 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!

- **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Woodlands and parks

![Crimean Linden](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425722/objects/4889.jpg)

## 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.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Malvales
- **Family:** Malvaceae
- **Genus:** Tilia

## 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

- **Pollinator Magnet:** Crimean Linden has intensely fragrant flowers that attract a wide array of pollinators, ensuring successful reproduction.
- **Sticky Sap Defense:** Crimean Linden can secrete sticky honeydew from its leaves that deters some pests and attracts beneficial insects.
- **Urban Resilience:** Crimean Linden can tolerate air pollution and compacted soil, helping it thrive in harsh city environments.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 15-20 m
- **Spread:** 10-15 m
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Size:** 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
- **Shelter:** [Great Tit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-tit) (*Parus major*) — nests in branches and cavities
- **Eats:** [Roe Deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/roe-deer) (*Capreolus capreolus*) — browses young shoots and bark

## Traits

- [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.

## Collections

- [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees)

## 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 to identify Crimean Linden?

Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### 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

## More Trees

- [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*)
- [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*)
- [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*)
- [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*)

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Source: [Crimean Linden: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/crimean-linden)