Tilia cordata
Little-Leaf Linden
Description
A large deciduous tree that can reach 30'-50', Littleleaf Linden creates a dense pyramid that can be used as a screen. It blooms 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, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, 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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.