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Littleleaf Linden

Tilia Cordata

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Overview

The Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its dense, heart-shaped foliage and fragrant, yellow-white flowers. Maturing to 60-70 feet in height with a 35-50 foot spread, it offers a symmetrical, pyramidal shape, turning to a more rounded crown with age. Ideal for urban landscapes due to its adaptability, this deciduous tree provides summer shade and attracts pollinators. Hardy in zones 3-7, it requires well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — round nutlets that persist into the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — making it an excellent choice for both shade and street plantings; turning to a more rounded crown with ageLittleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — making it a resilient choice for both public and private gardensLittleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — scientifically known as Tilia cordata; offering not just visual appealLittleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — the Littleleaf Linden produces highly fragrantLittleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — is a deciduous tree cherished for its ornamental and functional qualities in landscape designLittleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — scientifically known as Tilia cordata+60

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — round nutlets that persist into the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — making it an excellent choice for both shade and street plantings; turning to a more rounded crown with age
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — making it a resilient choice for both public and private gardens
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — scientifically known as Tilia cordata; offering not just visual appeal
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — the Littleleaf Linden produces highly fragrant
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — is a deciduous tree cherished for its ornamental and functional qualities in landscape design
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — scientifically known as Tilia cordata
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — It requires full sun to partial shade to maintain its health and dense foliage
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — each measuring 1.5 to 3 inches long; making it an excellent choice for both shade and street plantings
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — but also a haven for pollinators
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — turning to a more rounded crown with age
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — Maturing to 60-70 feet in height with a 35-50 foot spread; offering not just visual appeal
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — Maturing to 60-70 feet in height with a 35-50 foot spread
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — offering not just visual appeal
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — making it an excellent choice for both shade and street plantings
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — The leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — Ideal for urban landscapes due to its adaptability; and ecological benefits for any landscape design
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — heart-shaped foliage and fragrant; making it an excellent choice for both shade and street plantings
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — often reaching 60 to 70 feet in height with a spread of 35 to 50 feet
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — this species is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — The Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its dense
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — this deciduous tree provides summer shade and attracts pollinators; turning to a more rounded crown with age
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — white flowers in the garden
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — Ideal for urban landscapes due to its adaptability
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