What the linden tree can tackle
The linden tree is most likely to be attacked by the following parasites and harmful influences:
- Pests
- mushrooms
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Pests
The most common health problem with linden trees is pests. There are a handful of varieties that specialize in particular on the linden tree. These also have the name of their host in the name, such as the linden jewel beetle, the linden spider mite or the linden leaf wasp. But the common aphid also particularly likes to attack park and garden trees.
Linden splendor beetle
The linden splendor beetle mainly attacks previously damaged, weakened linden trees. The first signs of the infestation are withered leaves, swelling bark and draining sap. It is important to pay attention to these rather inconspicuous indications and then to act quickly - because in the advanced stage of the jewel beetle infestation, the linden tree can often no longer be saved. Measures include removing and burning infected branches or an insecticide.
Linden spider mite
It turns brown and sheds the leaves. As with Spider mites general, relatively easy to identify through the silvery-gray leaf coating and the fine webs. Also, the yellow, red-eyed mites are bare eye recognizable. You can prevent this by applying a glue ring to the trunk in spring. The parasite can best be combated naturally Predatory mitesthat you can get in specialist shops.
Linden sawfly
The linden sawfly lays its eggs on the underside of the leaves. After hatching, the larvae eat their way through the underside of the leaves and cause the leaves to turn brown and fall off. Here, too, it is important to act quickly - because if the first generation survives and a second pupates in the ground, the extent of damage becomes really serious in the following year. You should also fight the linden sawfly through targeted use of beneficial insects, such as lacewings or ladybirds.
mushrooms
You can avoid a fungal attack by only performing cutting work with a clean device. You can usually recognize fungi by premature discoloration and falling leaves. Diseased parts of the plant must be removed; at an advanced stage, the use of fungicides is also conceivable.