Linden, Lime Tree Names and Types of Tilia Species

Picture of a Linden Tree
Picture of a American Linden tree, (Tilia americana)

Tree species in the Tilia Genus are commonly named Linden, Lime, or Basswood in English. See List of Tilia Vernacular Names for more common names in other languages. Tilia trees can be easily identified by their leaves (oblique-cordate leaves 6 ↔ 20 centimetres (2 ↔ 8 in) across) and Tilia species are large deciduous trees, typically reaching 20 ↔ 40 metres (66 ↔ 130 ft) in height.

Linden, Lime Tree Use;

Linden Trees are well used in North America and western Europe for ornamental, or landscaping purposes. This is due to the many desirable qualities these species possess, ranging from appearance to practical uses, such as bee-trees. Linden trees are harvested for their wood, and as they can generatively and vegetatively reproduce, this results in easy propagation for growers or for coppice farmers.

Many Linden Hybrids and Linden Cultivars have been produced to suit a wide number of tree uses, especially for ornamental and landscaping purposes.

Facts about Linden Trees of the Tilia Genus

• Genus Latin Scientific Name = Tilia.
• Genus Latin Name Pronunciation: TIL-ee-uh
• Genus Latin Name Meaning: Latinized name for the Linden (or Lime) tree.
• Genus Common Names = Linden, Lime, Basswood. List of other Tilia Vernacular Names.
• Number of Taxa (types) in the Tilia Genus = 52. The exact number of species is subject to considerable uncertainty, as many or most of the species will hybridise readily, both in the wild and in cultivation. See List of Tilia Hybrid Names.

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