Tilia chinensis
Basic Information
Family: Tiliaceae
Genus: tilia
Plant ID (slug): tilia-chinensis
Numeric ID: 4476
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Tilia chinensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Tea Young leaves - raw[K]. A tea is made from the flowers. A very good chocolate substitute is made from a paste of the ground fruits and flowers[2]. Trials on marketing the product failed because the paste decomposes readily[2].
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Sedative A tea made from the flowers is antispasmodic, diaphoretic and sedative.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Tilia chinensis PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Tilia chinensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.