Linden Tree the Fragrance Tree

Linden Tree have a special fragrance 

Linden tree was included in the Tiliaceae family. There are many areas of Asia, Eastern Europe and North America.  This tree called Tree of Lime in England or Basswood in North America. Known also as a Tree of Bee because it has a flower that will bloom bright yellow fragrant aroma that produces a well-liked by bees.

This tree has a trunk that can grow tall and straight with its branches grow naturally shows the pyramid shape that does not require regular pruning. Although it takes a long time to be used as a shade plant, Linden tree that has dark green heart-shaped leaves and small round fruit that is very suitable used as landscape plants in urban areas because the tree is resistant to alkali soil, visited by only a few insects and does not require special care . The leaves will remain green all year round. And will turn pale, golden yellow and eventually fall out fall season only.

In human life, Linden tree possessed many benefits and uses. The wood is smooth and easy to shape but have a tiny fraction of water content. Often used as material for making shields in ancient times, statues, and engravings of high artistic merit. Now widely used as an ingredient to make a guitar, frames and other furniture items. Besides the bark can be used to make fiber cloth, and even the Ancient Japanese people used it as material for traditional weaving.

Linden Tree Flowers

Linden tree widely used as a medicinal plant that believed can cure various diseases, especially from Tilia Cordata species, the flowers can use to make a special tea. It is contain flavonoids that act as anti oxidants, useful to prevent damage to the liver, reduced high blood pressure and cholesterol, treat migraines and cause a sense of calm and relax for a drink. However, consumption of linden flower tea will also result in excessive damage to the liver, although the frequency is in the rare cases.

Linden trees are usually susceptible to interference from aphids makes leaves sticky that can attract the attention of bees and wasps. Sometimes it can also lead to weak and distorted leaves. However this is not harmful to the linden tree itself, a little given the herbicide will be able to tackle the problem.

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Linden Tree Fruits

Linden Tree Leaves

Linden Tree In Winter