The buds of the linden tree are at the beginning of the new gardening year. Leaves and flowers of the magnificent tree later develop from the shoots. Here you can find out what distinguishes the buds of the linden tree and how you can support their growth.
What characterizes the buds of the linden tree and when do they form?
The buds of the lime tree are reddish-brown, slightly hairy and usually appear between March and April. To support their growth, fertilize and water the tree. They are used in cosmetics and gemmotherapy, but not for tea.
What do the buds of the linden tree look like?
Lindres usually formred-brown, slightlyhairy buds with small scales. The shape, color and number of bud scales differ depending on the variety. However, the summer and winter linden trees, which are widespread in Central Europe, both develop buds with a reddish-brown color. It is not so easy to distinguish between varieties based on one bud alone. It is best to use other characteristics of the tree. Then the distinction between summer linden tree and winter linden tree is not particularly difficult.
When do buds grow on the linden tree?
You can expect the buds to form betweenMarchandApril. The exact timing depends on various factors. On the one hand, the type of linden tree (tilia) plays an important role. But the nature of the soil and the climate at the respective location also influence the formation of the lime tree buds.
How do I help the linden tree bud?
Apply someFertilizerat the location of the linden tree andwater the tree at the beginning of budding. You can use organic materials such as compost (€27.00 on Amazon) as fertilizer. When watering, you should use water that does not contain too much lime. Constant additions of lime can otherwise change the pH value in the soil to the detriment of the lime tree. By providing ideal conditions at the location, you promote the supply and growth of new buds.
What are lime tree buds used for?
Extracts from the buds of the linden tree are used in somecosmetic products. The buds of the linden tree are said to have a soothing effect on the body. The so-called gemmotherapy also uses linden tree buds. In this case, however, it is not a conventional medical procedure. In this respect, there are no reliable results regarding a demonstrable effect of the buds. However, tea cannot be made from the buds. The flowers of the linden tree are used to make tea.
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Linde buds also enrich bouquets
You can also use branches with linden tree buds as an additional decoration for a bouquet. The buds of the deciduous tree set a very beautiful accent with their reddish-brown color and change color as soon as the buds open.
