Lime Tree Identity card

Scientific name: Tilia

Classification: Malvaceae Family

Number of species: 50

Small-leaved lime

Scientific name: Tilia Cordata

Maximum tree height: 30 m

Maximum tree diameter: 50 cm

Density: 0,45 to 0,55

Wood characteristics: Creamy white to pale yellow wood. Sapwood not very distinct. Almost no knots making its texture uniform. Fine grain and straight thread.

Mechanical properties: Strong shrinkage but fairly good stability when dry. Little nervous, not very important internal tensions.

Technological properties: Works very easily. Easy and quick drying. Sticks, stains and nails easily. 

Large-leaved lime

Scientific name: Tilia Platyphyllos

Maximum tree height: 40 m

Maximum tree diameter: 7 m

Density: 0,42

Wood characteristics: Yellowish to reddish, whitish or pinkish wood, sometimes veined with green. Sapwood not distinct. Homogeneous wood.

Mechanical properties: Low density.

Technological properties: Soft and easy to work, saw, turn and sculpt. Strong shrinkage on drying. Very stable when dry. Not very durable and unsuitable for outdoor use.