Japanese Lime (Tilia japonica)

Family: Tiliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Tilia japonica is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - parboiled to remove the bitterness and used as greens or added to soups. A tea is made from the flowers. Fruit. No further details are given. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; Flowers - parboiled to remove the bitterness and used as greens or added to soups.; A tea is made from the flowers.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains all over Japan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)