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). This species reaches a height of between 15 and 40 m and can live up to 1.000 years. 

From a cultural and historical perspective, the linden tree plays an important role and is considered a friend of humankind and a bringer of good luck. It is mentioned in many old folk texts and songs, and countless places, streets, and even restaurants in Germany bear the word "linden" in their names. The most famous street is the magnificent boulevard "Unter den Linden," where many of Berlin's important sights can be seen, and where linden trees have stood since 1647.

The linden tree is a tree of life, as its blossoms, leaf buds, and honey are used as food and in therapeutic home remedies, medicine, and cosmetics. The flowers of the common linden (Tilia cordata) first appear in June and July when the tree is 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 mature fruit through the air. The leaves are up to 12 cm long, heart-shaped, somewhat hairy, and sharply serrated. The upper surface is deep green, and the underside is light green. The leaves of the common linden are uniformly green, and the petiole is also hairy. The fruits are about one centimeter long, five-angled, and spherical to oblong. They are covered with a felt-like down and have a greenish-yellow color. Tea made from linden blossoms is considered to reduce fever, loosen mucus, promote sweating and urination.

Summer linden care and location

The perfect location for a linden tree is sunny, with calcareous, loose, and moist soil. These trees can reach a crown diameter of 30 meters and should not be planted near buildings. The linden develops a heart-shaped root system with a high proportion of fine roots. Many roots run along the soil surface.

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

A 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 drought and rising temperatures are causing stress for trees. Depending on the specific location and the climate-related conditions, more frequent watering may be necessary than in previous years. Young linden trees, in particular, should be watered on hot days during the first few months to ensure good root development. A linden's water requirements depend on several factors, such as the duration of the dry period and the tree's overall health. 
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.

Our 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.