Native to Europe, western Asia and Great Britain, the Littleleaf Linden was a Colonial introduction that replaced American Linden because European trees were thought to be superior to American species. Its dark wood, which reaches heights of 60-80 feet, provides unique contrast with the delicate textures of its leaves, especially as they move within the summer breezes of Newport. Its fragrant flowers can be used to make medicinal teas, its nectar is valued as a monofloral honey and its leaves can be eaten as a salad vegetable.