species 17,071 observations
Bigleaf Linden
Tilia platyphyllos
Field notes
Supports All
30
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Rusty Tussock Moth, Cecropia Moth, Peppered Moth, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
9
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Plum Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Lime Gall Mite, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
17
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Painted Lady, Elm Leaf Gall Mite
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Urban conditions
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.