Linden (Tilia)

Linden(Tilia): Leaf scorch (marginal leaf necrosis)

Linden(Tilia): Leaf scorch (marginal leaf necrosis) categories: Linden (Tilia) Linden (Tilia) Diseases Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-07-07 10:54 Leaf scorch on linden (air pollution)Photo by: P. Kapitola, bugwood.org Biology Browning and dieback of leaf margins and tips can be a symptom of several problems that restrict water flow to the leaves. Drought, excess […]

Linden(Tilia): Leaf galls

Linden(Tilia): Leaf galls categories: Linden (Tilia) Linden (Tilia) Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-07-07 10:57 Leaf galls caused by linden gall mitePhoto by: J.R. Glass, WSU Biology Leaves of linden or basswood trees (Tilia sp.) may be infested by eriophyid mites. These tiny, worm-like or spindle-shaped mites feed on leaf tissues and cause […]

Linden(Tilia): Linden aphid

Linden(Tilia): Linden aphid categories: Linden (Tilia) Linden (Tilia) Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-12-03 10:06 Linden aphidsPhoto by: W. Cranshaw, Colo St Univ, bugwood.org Biology Basswood or linden (Tilia spp.) trees planted along streets and in parking lots are commonly infested with linden aphids. The linden aphid feeds in colonies on the underside […]