SEEDS OF LARGE-LEAVED LIME - TILIA PLATYPHYLLOS

Ornamental. Herbal teas are made from its flowers and leaves. Medicinal properties. Honey. Ornamental tree to be grown as an isolated tree in big parks and avenues. The herbal tea from the flowers is relaxing.

Deciduous tree growing up to 40m of a height with clustered and hanging white-cream and very scented flowers. Big, heart-shaped leaves. Fluffy fruit looking like a berry.

Prefers acid, fertile and fresh soils.

Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 8-12 months before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.