Early summer is one of the most beautiful phases of the year for many people. The fact that the linden blossoms fall during this time certainly doesn't detract from this. We will answer below exactly when the sweet-smelling formations appear and when this happens in the life of an individual specimen.
When is the blooming time of the linden tree?
The flowering period of the local linden species begins in June and extends until the beginning of August, with the order of the flowering phases being: summer linden, winter linden, Dutch linden, Crimean linden and silver linden. However, the exact flowering phase varies depending on the weather and the type of lime tree.
The flowering period of the local lime tree species
After the wonderful month of May comes June - the first month of summer and the brightest phase of the year. Early summer is full of positive vibes and fresh vitality. The fact that the linden trees also begin to develop their delicate, fragrant flowers during this time fits this picture all too well.
In general, the lime tree blossoms begin in June. However, the flowering phase varies depending on the weather conditions of the year and the type of lime tree. Overall, the native lime tree species have a broad, continuous flowering season that extends into August. This is relevant not only for lovers of lime blossom scents and busy collectors, but especially for beekeepers. Because together with the flowering phase, the linden trees are also attacked almost every year by aphids, which secrete the honeydew that is so valuable for varietal honey.
The native linden tree species that ensure the flowering season from June to the beginning of August are - in flowering chronological order:
- Summer linden tree
- Winterlinde
- Dutch linden trees
- Krimlinde
- Silver lime tree
The large-leaved summer linden tree is the first of all and, when the weather is warm, develops its flowers in the first third of June. About two weeks later it is the turn of the winter linden tree, which blooms together with the Dutch linden tree until around mid-July. Crimean and silver linden trees conclude with their flowering period until the beginning of August.
Long time until the first bloom
Many years pass before a linden tree produces flowers for the first time. So if you plant a linden tree in your garden, you have to have a lot of patience in this regard.
