2001-002 | Arboretum

Greenspire Littleleaf Linden

Catalogue A# 2001-002

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

Family: Tiliaceae

Origin: Species native to Europe

Common name: Greenspire Littleleaf Linden

Location: Flanks front entrance

Number in accession: 2

This 39 inch Littleleaf linden provides overall benefits of: $65 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: Non-native
       Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 60-70 feet
Mature Width: 30-40 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Intolerant
       Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant
       Ornamental Interest: Summer blossoms, Fall color, Fragrant flowers, Persistent fruit/seeds
       Season of Interest: Early summer, Mid summer, Mid fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Fragrant, Yellow
       Shape or Form: Oval, Pyramidal, Upright
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Insect pollinator

CRITIQUE

Little-leaved linden is a great shade tree for lawns or parkway plantings in urban settings due to its ability to withstand polluted environments. It has shiny dark green leaves that turn a clear yellow in fall, and in summer it has dangling, fragrant pale yellow flowers. This tree is prone to attack by Japanese beetles.

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