Tilia mongolica – Mongolian linden

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Tilia mongolica – Mongolian linden

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T. mongolica is rarely cultivated, but when it is it forms a small, decorative tree with a maximum height of 8 - 10 m. Its trunk is greyish brown and stays smooth a long time. Young twigs are thin and bare, and turn reddish brown and pendulous when mature. The leaf buds are also reddish brown. In the spring, the leaves emerge with a reddish colour that later turns glossy green. The leaves are greyish green on the underside. The heart-shaped leaves often have 3 to 5 lobes with a sharply tapered top and a broad, heart-shaped base. The roughly, irregularly serrated leaf edge with its triangular teeth is remarkable. After a hot summer, T. mongolica often turns a lovely yellow colour in the autumn. In the colder regions of Europe, this linden can have disappointing flowering. The short-stemmed bract is approx. 5 cm long.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 (15) m
Width
5-7m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
greyish brown, smooth, later grooved, reddish brown, bare twigs
Leaf
heart-shaped, often with 3 to 5 shallow lobes, dark green, 4 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
in pendulous umbels, 6 - 20 (30) together, pale yellow, June/July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
ovoid, Ø 0.6 cm, felt-like hair
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Mongolia, Northern China and parts of Siberia
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Tilia mongolica

Tilia mongolica can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Tilia mongolica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Tilia mongolica turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Tilia mongolica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Tilia mongolica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Tilia mongolica blooms in june.
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