Little-leaved Linden

Tagged as: Intermediate Sized Trees, Butterflies

Botanical Name: Tilia cordata
Common Name: Little-leaved Linden

Updated 2/2013

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Form	Leaf	Bark

Height: 45-60' Spread: 25-30' Habit/Form: Pyramidal in youth, upright-oval with age Growth Rate: Medium  Zone: 3-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun; pH adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil; pollution tolerant; found on limestone in the wild; benefits with mulch layer for a cool root environment; water in dry periods.

Ornamental Characteristics: Shiny dark green leaves change to clear yellow fall color; pendulous fragrant flowers in June; fuzzy rounded nutlet attached to papery bract.

Use in the Landscape: Excellent shade tree for lawns, street or parkway tree.

Butterfly Caterpillar/larval Host: Question Mark

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