Japanese linden

Japanese linden should be watered once every week or 2 during the growing season, and once a month during winter. Water thoroughly until the soil is thoroughly moist, but allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. Do not overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Overwatering can also decrease air circulation around the roots.

Japanese linden trees prefer partial shade and should receive 3 to 5 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight a day. During the hottest part of the summer, the tree can handle up to 6 hours of direct sunlight, but any more than that can be damaging. During the winter, the tree should receive at least 2 hours of direct sunlight a day. This should be the same period of time each day; for example, the sun should not be shining on the tree each day for 3 to 4 hours at different times.

Japanese linden trees should be pruned in early spring, typically between late February and early March, before the tree begins to grow new leaves. Pruning can be done to maintain the desired size or shape, to encourage flowering or to remove dead or diseased branches. When pruning, make sure to cut back long branches to the desired length, and selectively remove branches that have overlapped or are growing inwards. Also ensure that no more than 1-third of the foliage is removed at any 1 time.