Native Trees of the Village of Euxton

The Large Leaved Lime

Large Leaved Lime - Tilia platyphyllos.  Also known as the Linden and Broad Leaved Lime, is of the family - Tiliaceae.
Related Species include Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos.

It is a British native tree with a natural native distribution that does not include Euxton and Lancashire.

The Large Leaved Lime is a large deciduous tree rare, and restricted in woodland habitats.   It reaches a height of 32m.

Its natural native distribution is in woods by Rivers Wye and Severn, and in South Yorkshire.  It is not native to Ireland.  It is found throughout France, Central Europe and Asia Minor.

The Large Leaved Lime is propagated and grown via its deeply dormant seed.   Natural propagation can take up to 18 months.

Its timber is a relatively soft white or yellow wood, a valuable timber.  The timber does not change dimensions or warp once seasoned.  The Large Leaved Lime timber has been used for carving, making small articles and model making.  The bark has a strong fibre (or bast) and was used for making ropes.

Sugar can be made from its sap and beekeepers regard it as a good source of nectar.   It has been known for its dried flowers dried to make tea (continental Europe).

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