Species American linden

American linden

Tilia americana

American linden (Tilia americana) is a species of tree that is part of the Tilia family. It is native to eastern North America and grows in moist places. It grows to a height of 40 to 50 feet and has a round-topped conical shape. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have smooth toothed edges. It produces yellowish-green flowers that are small and fragrant, attracting pollinators such as bees. Its fruits are round and green and have a hard outer shell. This species was historically used for its hardwood and used to craft vessels, musical instruments, and furniture. It is still considered to be an important species for providing shade, food, and other materials.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Budding,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 8

Flowers:

Pale yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun Partial sun

Soil:

Loamy

Fruits:

green,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

American linden trees should be watered once or twice a week during the summer months. For young trees, water deeply, 1 to 2 inches per week. For established trees, water slowly and deeply, 2 to 3 inches per week. Watering should occur in the morning in order to reduce the risk of fungal diseases which can be caused by wet leaves at night. In the winter months, regular watering is not necessary unless the climate is unusually dry. In this case, water 1 to 2 times a month, depending on the soil moisture.

sunlight

American linden trees (Tilia americana) need full sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day for proper growth and development. The more sunlight the tree receives, the better growth and health it will have. However, too much direct sunlight can damage its delicate leaves, so partial shade with some time in full sun is ideal for this species. The plant should also receive indirect light during the day to give it the best chance of getting the light it needs. Therefore, 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day with some indirect sunlight throughout the day is the recommended amount of sunlight for American linden trees.

pruning

When pruning American linden trees (Tilia americana), it is important to prune them with care. Pruning should occur in late winter or early spring when the tree is still dormant. Pruning should be done to shape and maintain the tree's form, to remove dead, diseased, or overgrown branches, and to correct structurals defects. When removing large branches, prune them in 2 or 3 steps, leaving adequate stubs to prevent excessive splitting. Remove no more than 1-third of the tree's branches in a single season. Additionally, smaller branches should be pruned lightly to maintain a balanced, healthy form. Do not exceed a 1/2 inch at a time. This can also help to prevent excessive dieback.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
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Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Tilia americana typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

American lindens typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

American lindens typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Tilia americana typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

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