Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It is used in various methods of regenerative agriculture due to its multi-functionality and adaptability. It offers good wood for building and firewood, as well as providing fantastic benefits for the ecosystem such as providing habitat and food for wildlife and contributing to carbon farming.
Growing Details
Tilia prefers well-drained fertile soils in full sun. But it can also grow in part shade.
Edible Parts
Flowers Nectar
Tags
Carbon Farming Attracts Wildlife Fire Wood Building Wood Scented Plant Windbreak Erosion Preventing Bee Friendly Visual Appeal Easy Propagating Colouring
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Tilia</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: N. Hemisphere
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
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Flowering:
beginning
of Jun for 60 days
Harvest:
middle
of Jun for 30 days
Seed Start:
end
of March
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(2/5)
edible uses: The flowers are highly aromatic and are used to make a popular tea known as 'Tilleul'. They are also used in the production of honey.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
medicinal uses: Flowers are used in traditional medicine to make a soothing and sedative tea to calm digestive complaints, tension, anxiety, and help in sleep.
health concerns:
other uses: Tilia wood is used in carvings, furniture, and musical instruments. It is also an important source of charcoal.
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Botanical data
specie: Tilia
common names: lipa
family: Malvaceae
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genus: Tilia
Growing Conditions
area needed: 10.0 m
spacing: 3.0 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 5ยฐC / 25ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -10ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Deep
frost tender: Medium
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(8/10)
first harvest: 5 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
growth details: Tilia prefers well-drained fertile soils in full sun. But it can also grow in part shade.
Potential Disturbances: Tilia may encounter challenges such as leaf scorch, nutrient deficiencies, and competition for resources.
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