Tilia platyphyllos
Lann
Summerlann
Sommer-Linde
Tilleul à grandes feuilles

Size:
In suitable locations the large-leaved lime can reach a height of 40 m and forms a conical crown with typically low hanging branches.

Leaf: 
The leaf is large and heart-shaped to ovoid, as well as softly hairy, on the underside of the leaf are white axillary beards on the veins. The autumn colouring is yellow.

Flowering/fruiting: 
The large-leaved linden blooms a few days before the small-leaved linden, usually in late June, and provides good bee pasture. The stem of the yellowish-white lime blossom has a membranous, wing-like bract that later serves as a flight aid for the fruit. serves. The small woody nuts fall off in autumn and serve as winter food for small rodents or birds. In contrast to those of the little-leaved lime, the nuts are quite soft and can be crushed between the fingers.

Wood:
Lime wood is not very resistant to the weather. Since it is soft and easy to work with, it is often used for the Production of toys, small utensils or to wood wool. It is particularly suitable for veneers and for the production of drawing charcoal.

Trivia/Use: 
The large-leaved linden requires good deep soils. It is considered the typical "village lime tree". The stately trees were often planted in the middle of the village or in front of monasteries. Lime blossom tea is a proven remedy that has a diaphoretic and fever-reducing effect.