Common Name: Little-Leaf Linden
Scientific Name: Tilia cordata
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Europe, Southwestern Asia
Little-leaf linden trees are medium-sized trees that reach to 50-70 feet in height. Commonly planted for its ornamental features, this tree has attractive cordate-shaped leaves with a dark green color and serrated margins. Bloom time occurs during June. The flowers are pale yellow to white and have been shown to have medicinal benefits, such as being used to relieve common cold symptoms. When in full bloom, the flowers attract bees in abundance.