Tilia cordata
Littleleaf Linden
Description
A large deciduous tree that can reach 30'-50' tall, Littleleaf Linden creates a dense pyramid that can be used as a screen. It blooms with white fragrant flowers. It does well in urban settings. Its cultivars are budded onto the understocks of the seedlings. Should the native soil be of a clay-like nature, then plant the tree high so as to allow for drainage. They combine well with bulbs, azaleas, Japanese Holly, and Burkwood viburnum.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.