Littleleaf Linden
FamilyMalvaceae
Max Height35 m
RangeEurope
HabitatParks and avenues
About the Littleleaf Linden
Fragrant summer flowers feed bees that make prized linden honey. Planted as a street and shade tree for centuries, especially in Germany. Berlin avenue names recall its fame. Young leaves were once eaten in salads.
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