Linden (small leaved)

Roots at least 10 cm below ground level. Dig a planting hole 1.5 x as wide as the root system; make sure the roots are covered with soil; do not plant deeper than to where the stem begins.

Watering is important in the initial period after planting so that the roots can become well accustomed to the soil. When it is hot and dry for extended periods, give your young tree or old tree extra water to prevent dehydration. But always pay attention to drainage, because a Linden does not like wet feet.

The advantage of Lime trees is that they are easy to prune. This makes the Lime tree suitable as an espalier or hedge, both for a large garden and a small garden. Pruning a Lime tree is best done between November and March.

The natural environment of Winter Lime must be sought mainly on fertile, calcareous loamy soils. Because these were converted into arable land at an early stage in Flanders, there are hardly any natural environments left for this tree and it is difficult to draw a more precise picture of its environment. For example, we know of no clear differences between the environmental requirements of winter and summer lime. From its European distribution, we can infer that winter lime may be somewhat less heat-loving, as its range extends somewhat further north.