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Littleleaf Linden
Tilia cordata
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called small-leaved linden
Honeybees forage intensively on littleleaf linden flowers for high volumes of nectar and pollen, yielding a distinctive light-colored honey prized by beekeepers. Bloom peaks in early summer over 2-3 weeks, drawing swarms of bees that create an audible hum around the tree. Aphid infestations may produce honeydew as an additional late-summer resource, though the tree tolerates urban pollution well.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Duration | ~3 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |