Abstract:

Tilia is the deciduous tree species of the Tiliaceae with morphological features well characterized by its unique inflorescence bracts.As the important afforestation tree species and biodiversity species with high economic,ecological,landscape and cultural values,Tilia will have the wide prospect and huge potential for urban greening.Most of linden germplasm resources are in the wild state,which are widely distributed in Beijing,while many linden trees in current landscaping are directly introduced from Europe and the United State.Along with the ecological city and landscape construction process,the application of Beijing native species will be highly valued.The situation of distribution and utilization for linden resources in Beijing area were summarized,the opportunities and challenges for linden landscape application were analyzed,and the strategies and approaches for future green development of linden were explored,which provided a reference for linden resources development and utilization in Beijing and in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei.

Key words: Tilia, native species, resources utilization, Beijing