Tilia cordata - Seeds

Tilia cordata

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Graceful and long-lived deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers, valued for its dense shade and ornamental appeal.

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Tilia cordata, commonly known as the small-leaved lime or littleleaf linden, is a majestic tree native to Europe and Western Asia. It can reach 25–30 meters in height, with a broad, dense crown that provides excellent shade. Its bright green, heart-shaped leaves turn golden in autumn. In summer, it bears clusters of creamy-yellow, fragrant flowers that attract bees and many pollinators, making it an excellent species for biodiversity. It is cold-hardy, thrives in fertile, moist soils, and adapts well to both rural and urban environments.

How to sow Tilia cordata seeds

Tilia cordata seeds have deep dormancy and require a combined warm and cold stratification process to germinate successfully. Start by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Then, keep them in a moist medium (sand or vermiculite) at about 20 °C for 2–3 months, followed by cold stratification at around 4 °C for another 3–4 months. After this treatment, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained substrate at 18–22 °C. Germination is usually slow and irregular, often occurring the following spring.

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    Tilia cordata
  • In stock
    6 Items

  • Family
    Malvaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Semisombra
    Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Planting time
    April
    March
    November
    October
  • Flowering period
    July
    June
  • Fragrance
    Yes (flower)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
  • Height
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Native seeds
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Sacred and mystical
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification

Planting time

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Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

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Data sheet

  • Family
    Malvaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Semisombra, Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Fragrance
    Yes (flower)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    3 4 5 6 7
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
  • Height
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Native seeds
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Sacred and mystical
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification
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