It’s Friday so that means it’s time to feature lovely flowers. Today we’re going to take a little different tack by showcasing one of the most gorgeous flowering trees in the Denver area…the show-stopping Linden tree.
A reliably large shade tree (they can reach 50-130 feet at maturity), they adapt well to Colorado’s wide-ranging climate and alkaline soils. Linden’s have a very flexible wood making them ideal as wind breaks. In late spring/early summer, they burst with tiny yellow, fragrant flowers and right now they are at their peak. The heart-shaped, green leaves will turn yellow this autumn.
Linden trees are not particularly bothered by most common tree pests and are somewhat slow-growing with slender, upturned branches creating a dense, uniform crown with a conical shape. They are easy to grow, hardy to -40°F with maximum elevation at 7,000 ft. The trees can discharge a fair amount of nectar which attracts bees so you won’t want to park under them for long since the nectar can damage the finish if left on too long. But the scent is heavenly and a highlight of our morning walks. Sometimes I just stop and inhale that sweet fragrance for several moments. It’s a wonderful zen moment in the early morning quiet.
In addition to today being Flower Friday, it’s also “Take Your Dog to Work Day” so Sam and Elsa will be hanging out with me in the studio today. Will you be able to take your pup to work with you? Have a great Friday and an even better weekend!
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Not being able to bring my dogs, is the biggest drawback to my job.
What a lovely tree. The trees we have that flower, don’t grow that big. I would love if they did, though!
A big shady tree that flowers is one of nature’s best gifts.
What a beautiful tree, love the flowers.
They are so pretty and smell heavenly.
Well, we welcome service animals at Mecca…. or what one can pass off as a service animal. I don’t think my cats would enjoy working with me anyway… but they’d sure as heck take care of our (non-squirrel) rodent problem!
Anipals are pawfectly suited to search and destroy missions in those ‘back rooms’ where merchandise collects.
Such lovely flowers on the Linden tree!
And I must say, you have a great work force there . . .
😃 They are pretty much the best helpers ever.
No doubt! 🙂
Because I usually only go to Denver for short periods, I never looked up that Linden tree! It sure is beautiful! Thanks for educating me.
Yay for take your dog to work day! My “work” was out in the forest in bear territory so I’m afraid that my pups didn’t go to work with me until I was at home reviewing the footage from my camera traps!
They are amazing trees and so well in the urban environment. They are unbelievably scented and such a treat this time of year.
Wow! That tree is ginormous. I can only imagine how incredible it looks when it turns yellow. Will you share another photo of it then, please?
Absolutely. I only wish it were soon. It’s too hot for me right now!
I have some soap made of Linden blossoms. Do they really have an aroma? The soap smells terrific.
Jean
They are incredibly fragrant.
Wow Monika that Linden tree is HUGE!!! I wish we had those trees up here! I wish we had any sort of tree on our front lawns here!!!
Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry x0x0
😊 That’s one of the smaller ones! But it’s a nice one (actually it’s two trees next to each other on either side of the sidewalk). We do live large shade trees! 🌳🌳
What a beautiful tree!! I’m glad I can mostly work from home so Luke can usually be with me, though Friday was a day I was not working at home!
HuMom would love having the Linden tree near by. She’s attracted to pawty stinks like you described above.
Elsa & Sam look like they are working hard at the office; bol.
Nose nudges,
CEO Olivia
This time of year is heavenly smelling with the air delightfully sweet. Even in the city.😊
Those Linden trees are beautiful! I can understand the need to have a few zen moments when walking near them!
As for “Take Your Dog to Work Day”, it happens around hear every day. Except they usually hide when I have the Hoover out. 🤣
They are such a lovely tree and their fragrance is completely divine! Have a happy weekend (as if those days are any different from the rest of the week for us retirees!)
So far, the weekend has been pretty nice, at least here in the back yard. Hope yours is too!
Every day is a good one, some are just better than others.😊
I have never seen a Linden tree…what pretty flowers!!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
They are such a lovely specimen in this high mountain desert. And their scent in the mornings when it’s still cool is heavenly.
Don’t think we have ever seen a Linden tree – it is beautiful.
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
One of my favorites, right up there with Blue Spruces…something you probably have more of. Happy weekend.
Pest resistant? That’s a challenge to chain saws.
I have heard of Linden trees but am not sure I had ever seen one til now, so pretty! I LOVE giant shade trees! LOVED seeing your office (I am peeking at storage ideas) and your giant bookshelves are just fabulous!
They are one of my favorites. As for the studio, my BFF is IKEA where I’m easily seduced with all their organizational porn. 😆
My pups can’t go to work with me but twice a week supervise my work from home.
Working from home is the best for mom and pups. Us uprights need snoopervising at times. 😊
At first, I thought the Linden flowers were Lilies of The Valley. I don’t know why – they don’t look very similar. Looks like Elsa and Sam are hard at work!
That’s ironic, since I’ve always thought the Linden tree flowers look like lily of the valley too!
What a delicate and pretty flower that linden tree has!!! The bendy tree would do well here with all the strong winds.
Every day is take your dog to work day here – Mom works at home:)
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
And every day is a good day for both mom and pups, isn’t it? 😊
Beautiful tree and a new one for me. Wonder if they grow well in California.
In some places, I think so.
Beautiful tree indeed. I’m sure Sam & Elsa are relishing more time with their mom.
Yes, more time together, but definitely time in the shade. None of us do heat!
Hot here today as well. YUK!
Amen.
Sadly, no dogs at our new offices – but I just use it as an excuse to work more from home with her!
Ugh…when will law firms wake up to realizing how much more productive offices would be with dogs around. Especially sweethearts like Choppy!
Oh, our office is dog-friendly – it’s just our new building isn’t! We have all sorts of plans to sneak dogs in.
Ugh. Some landlords can be such a pain.
Linden is a very famous tree here especially making cities green. It is a very beautiful tree. Is that chair you use at work good for your back?
Kosmo is always working with my husband.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Kristiina
The ball chair is especially good for bad backs. When sitting on it properly, it automatically rotates the hips forward lengthening the spine. It will improve one’s posture. I’ve sat on one for about 10 years and love it!
Thank you, I need that kind of chair too.
Amazon DE has them. A large yoga ball works well as a seat too (and you also get a nice core workout) but I kept running over staples which puts holes in them. 😕 Mine was a 75cm but it depends on how tall you are. Good luck.
Such a beautiful tree! I have something similar to that in my backyard and now wonder if that is what it is. I will have to do a little research! Have fun at work! My four are with me, too! Happy Friday!
Enjoy working with the gang and have a wonderful weekend!
You sure were working hard in the studio and the flowers sure are pretty! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Thanks! We’re thankful you host such a great hop.
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That’s a great tree. Nice change from the ubiquitous Cottonwood! Love the flowering trees in San Diego–Jacaranda and Crepe Myrtle, to name just a couple.
Oooh, ooh…LOVE Jacaranda trees. They are an exquisite burst of gorgeous!
Really stunning…they just stop you in your tracks!
They sure do! Love their canopy shape as well as that shock of purple color.
They brighten up the downtown streets so much. Got a little one at the garden center last year but right now it looks like a Charlie Brown tree.
😍 One day you’ll be basking under it and smiling.
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I haven’t heard of this tree, but it seems wonderful. What a strange “seat” you have in your home office. The pups couldn’t come with me today because I am at my new job where there is a licensed day care, and no dogs allowed. They wouldn’t like it here anyhow…the gym where screaming kids play on and off all day is right outside my office door. I use headsets and Pandora to survive the day. 🙂
That ball chair is the best invention for back pain. Ever! I think I’d need Xanax to get through a day at the new job. Good luck!
Jeff gave me large earphones and I turn up Pandora.
Way to go Jeff!
He takes good care of me. 🙂
Shade trees are the key to keeping our house cool all summer! I love your work space, mine is much more casual–either the couch or the kitchen island, but dogs always under foot. 🙂
Shade trees make a huge different keeping the house cool! And as you can see, there’s way too much ‘accoutrements’ in my work space. LOL But yes, dogs and their ‘accoutrements’ are always nearby as well.
I sort of took him to work in that we went out for a drive and delivered RFDS mail, then went shopping and then to the church. I parked the car and closed the gates then let him out to wander around the property whilst I did some work inside. Then we went for a drive down to the beach and off home. A good day really – not warm but not too cold either.
Your ‘assistant’ is probably a wagnificent helper. ☺️
Looks like a wonderful shade tree and I love going on walks and breathing in a sweet aroma in the air! It does add to the peaceful walk, doesn’t it. Happy Friday! Looks like Sam and Elsa are all ready to relax this weekend! 🙂
Trees like that make for wagnificent walks!
Indeed! 🙂
We had one at the last house in France…the scent was gorgeous. Have you tried the tisane made from the flowers? I used to collect and dry them on a daily basis as they opened – when within reach – and we had enough for ourselves and friends, one of whom used to sew them into mini ‘pillows’ as an aid to sleep.
I’ve not tried it but have been told it makes a wonderful tea. I like that idea of sewing the flowers into a pillow. What heavenly dreams!
oh a working day and then a nap under that mighty tree… that’s the pawfect start into a good weekend
Don’t work too hard. There’s fun to be had this weekend!