Tilia cordata - Seeds
Tilia cordata
Graceful and long-lived deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers, valued for its dense shade and ornamental appeal.
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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ReferenceTilia cordata
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In stock6 Items
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FamilyMalvaceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceHigh
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Planting timeApril
March
November
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FragranceYes (flower)
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Hardiness (USDA)3
4
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorWhite
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing
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Height
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Production for TeasYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Sacred and mysticalYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
Planting time
Data sheet
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FamilyMalvaceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra, Sol
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceHigh
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FragranceYes (flower)
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Hardiness (USDA)3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorWhite
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing
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Height
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Production for TeasYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Sacred and mysticalYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
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