Tilia cordata Mill.
Small-leaved Lime
The small-leaved lime, also known as Tilia cordata, is a deciduous tree native to much of Europe. It grows to heights of 20–40 meters (66–131 feet) with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. The tree has smooth, grayish bark when young and develops vertical ridges and horizontal fissures as it ages. The leaves are alternately arranged, rounded to triangular-ovate, and mostly hairless except for small tufts of brown hair in the leaf vein axils. The flowers are small, yellow-green, hermaphrodite, and produced in clusters of five to eleven in early summer. The fruit is a dry nut-like drupe, containing 1-2 brown seeds.
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Malvales
Malvaceae
Tilia
The tree produces small yellow-green flowers that are rich in scent, attracting bees. The wood is white and finely-grained, suitable for refined woodcarvings.
The tree is widely cultivated as an ornamental and shade tree. Its wood is used for carvings, light furniture, bee hives, and honeycomb frames. The flowers are used to make linden flower tea, known for its medicinal qualities. The leaves can be eaten as a salad vegetable, and the tree is also used for making shields.
Early summer
20–40 meters (66–131 feet)
Yellow-green
Tilia cordata favors good, loamy sites but can also be found on sandy, infertile soils. It is not highly drought tolerant and prefers moist, well-drained soil. The tree survives best in a soil pH range of 5.0 to 8.0 and is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–7.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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