Watering summer linden

• Summer linden origin
• Summer linden care and location
• Pruning lime tree
  
• Fertilizing summer lime
• Watering summer linden

Summer linden origin

The summer linden (Tilia platyphyllos) is a deciduous tree and belongs to the genus Tilia within the mallow family (Malvaceae). It is one of the most popular deciduous trees in Germany and Europe. Depending on the species, it reaches a height of between 15 and 40 meters and can live up to 1.000 years. The species are divided into the large-leaved and small-leaved lindens. They have more similarities than differences. The large-leaved linden is widespread in more southern regions, unlike the small-leaved linden. In Central Europe, both species are equally represented.

It plays an important role in cultural history and is considered a friend of people and a lucky charm. The linden tree is mentioned in many old folk texts and songs and countless places, streets and restaurants in Germany have the word linden in their name. The most famous street is the magnificent boulevard "Unter den Linden", where many of Berlin's important sights can be seen and where the first linden trees have been planted since 1647.

The large-leaved linden is a tree of life, for its flowers, leaf buds, honey, and fruit are food and are used as therapeutic home remedies, in medicine, and cosmetics. The flowers of the large-leaved linden first appear in June and July, when they are 20 to 30 years old. They are five-petaled with a double perianth, greenish-yellow, star-shaped, and hermaphroditic. The flowers reach a diameter of about two centimeters and hang from a long, narrow bract, which carries the ripe fruit through the air. The leaves are up to 12 cm long, heart-shaped, slightly hairy, and sharply serrated. The upper side is seed green and the underside is light green. The leaves of the large-leaved linden are uniformly green, and the petiole is also hairy. The fruits are about one centimeter long, five-edged, and spherical to oblong. They have a felty coating and a greenish-yellow color. Linden blossom tea is considered to be antipyretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic.

Summer linden care and location

The perfect location for a summer linden tree is sunny to light, partially shaded and the soil is calcareous, loose and moist. The trees can reach a crown diameter of 30 m and should not be planted near a building. The linden tree forms a heart root system with a high proportion of fine roots. Many roots run along the surface of the earth.

Pruning lime tree

In general, linden trees do not require much care. Pruning They tolerate this without any problems. Main pruning takes place in late summer to autumn, or alternatively in late winter, but not during sap flow in spring. Old and rotten branches should be removed, and the outer contours should otherwise be shaped.

Fertilizing summer lime

Find here an fertilization is no longer necessary in old age, but young linden trees benefit from compost or horn shavings in spring and autumn.

Watering summer linden

Increasing dryness and rising temperatures are causing stress in trees. Depending on the location and the climate, watering may be necessary more frequently than in previous years. Linden trees thrive in moist soil, which is why it is important to ensure sufficient moisture. Young linden trees in particular should be watered on hot days in the first few months to ensure they take root properly. The water requirements of a linden tree depend on several factors, such as the length of the dry period and the condition of the tree.
A flat rate of 75 to 100 liters per watering can be estimated for young trees and 200 liters for older trees. Pour Only a fraction of the water poured is directly absorbed by the tree. Large amounts of water only penetrate the soil surface and evaporate again.

With tree bath watering bags Over a period of several hours, water is released drop by drop through two small holes to the tree. This ensures even moisture levels so that the roots near the surface can also absorb the water. Using a tree bath watering bag not only saves you time and money, but also protects the trees in the long term and sustainably.