Overview
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Tilia, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and wildlife gardens.
About
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' is a cultivar of the Tilia genus, which comprises deciduous trees with broad, ovate or heart-shaped leaves. This spreading branched tree thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is moist but not waterlogged. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and grows well in alkaline to neutral soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Notable for its architectural form, it produces fragrant yellow-green blossoms in spring and summer, followed by distinctive winged fruits, making it suitable for wildlife gardens in sheltered locations.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tilia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde'
- Propagation
- Propagate by chip budding although care must be taken with the choice of rootstock
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, horse chestnut scale, caterpillars, sawflies and gall mites
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to sooty mould, phytophthora root disease and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde'?
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' need?
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' hardy in the UK?
Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tilia x europaea 'Zwarte Linde'?
Propagate by chip budding although care must be taken with the choice of rootstock.
More in the Tilia genus
- Tilia chingiana
- Tilia cordata 'Green Globe'
- Tilia cordata 'Lico'small-leaved lime 'Lico'
- Tilia cordata 'Rancho'small-leaved lime 'Rancho'
- Tilia cordata 'Swedish Upright'
- Tilia dasystyla subsp. caucasica 'Select'
- Tilia dasystyla subsp. dasystyla
- Tilia henryana 'Kerdalo'Henry's lime 'Kerdalo'
