Watering winter linden

• Winter linden origin
• Winter linden care and location
• Pruning winter linden
• Fertilizing winter linden
• Watering winter linden

Winter linden origin

The small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Tilia in the mallow family (Malvaceae). It reaches a height of 15 to 30 meters and can live up to 1000 years. A well-known saying goes, "The lime tree takes 300 years to grow, it stands for 300 years, and it dies for 300 years." 

The linden tree plays an important role in cultural history 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 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 found. 

The small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata) is a tree of life, as its blossoms and leaf buds are used as food and in therapeutic home remedies, medicine, and cosmetics. The blossoms of the small-leaved linden first appear in June or July when the tree is 20 to 30 years old. They are five-petaled with a double perianth, yellowish-white, star-shaped, and hermaphroditic. The blossoms reach a diameter of about 2 centimeters and hang from a long, narrow bract, which carries the mature fruit through the air. 
The leaves are up to five to six centimeters long, heart-shaped, slightly asymmetrical, and sharply serrated. The upper surface is glossy dark green and smooth. The underside is green with reddish-brown tufts of hair. The leaves of the small-leaved linden are smaller than those of the large-leaved linden. 
The fruits are about 5 to 7 mm long, five-sided, and spherical. They are covered in a felt-like down and have a greenish-yellow color. 
Linden blossom tea is considered to be antipyretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic.

Winter linden care and location

The perfect location for a winter linden tree is sunny to light partial shade and the soil is calcareous, loose and moist. The trees can reach a crown diameter of 30 m and should not be planted near a building.
The linden tree forms a heart root system with a high proportion of fine roots. Many roots run along the surface of the earth.

Pruning winter linden

In general, linden trees do not require much care. Pruning They tolerate this easily. The best time is autumn, before the first frost. Old and rotten branches should be removed, and the outer contours should be trimmed.

Fertilizing winter linden

A fertilization The winter linden is no longer necessary when it is older, but young trees benefit from compost or horn shavings in spring and autumn.

Watering winter linden correctly

Due to climate change, it is getting hotter in our regions, leading to longer dry periods. This has an impact on the environment and especially on trees. Depending on the location and the climatic situation, more frequent Water than necessary in previous years. Linden trees thrive in moist soils, so it's important to ensure adequate moisture. Young linden trees, in particular, should be watered on hot days during the first few months to ensure proper rooting.

The water requirement of a linden tree depends on several factors such as the length of the dry period and the condition of the tree. For young trees, 75 to 100 liters per watering can be estimated, and for older trees, significantly more. When watering conventionally with a garden hose, there is a risk that the moisture will evaporate or run off before it can reach the roots. For this reason, you can use tree bath watering bags Water more efficiently and even saves water. Drip irrigation continuously delivers water to the soil, ensuring consistent moisture levels.

Attaching and filling the water bags is simple and straightforward. The bag is placed around the tree trunk like a jacket and zipped shut. Next, fill the bag with enough water so that, after further adjustment, no wrinkles remain in the lower area, and then allow it to fill. Filling one watering bag provides young trees with sufficient water. For existing trees with a larger trunk diameter, two, three, or more watering bags can be zipped together to water them.