Linden trees in Nova Scotia are strictly ornamentals. They produce heart-shaped leaves, that are toothed around the margins and pubescent below, in July. The flowers are borne on slender peduncles, which adhere to a persistent papery bract. Fruits are pubescent nutlets, which split open at maturity.

Planted throughout

Use fresh or dried flowers and bracts for a tea. Fresh leaves may be added to salad or dried and crushed into flour (gluten free too). Fruit may be dried and ground, used in a beverage much like carob.