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Silver Linden

Tilia Tomentosa

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Overview

The Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) is a stately deciduous tree, lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage. Reaching up to 50-70 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread, its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside. Fragrant yellowish blossoms adorn the tree in early summer, attracting pollinators. Hardy and adaptable, it serves well as a shade or street tree, thriving in zones 4 through 7 and preferring full sun to partial shade.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree for full; its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — yellow flowers in the gardenSilver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — with a distinctive silvery-white underside that provides a shimmering effect when the wind blowsSilver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — the Silver Linden is relatively drought-tolerant; prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged, image 62Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — making it a resilient choice for urban and suburban environments; regular watering is necessary for young treesSilver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside; lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage, image 50Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>+77

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
50–70 Ft.
Mature width
30–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree for full; its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — yellow flowers in the garden
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — with a distinctive silvery-white underside that provides a shimmering effect when the wind blows
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — the Silver Linden is relatively drought-tolerant; prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged, image 62
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — making it a resilient choice for urban and suburban environments; regular watering is necessary for young trees
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside; lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage, image 50
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Foliage turns to a delightful yellow in the fall, granting the landscape an enticing seasonal display, image 35
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — The Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) is a stately deciduous tree; its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — it serves well as a shade or street tree; the Silver Linden is relatively drought-tolerant
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage; with a distinctive silvery-white underside that provides a, image 48
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Reaching up to 50-70 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread; this species is notably resistant to Japanese beetles, image 49
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — thriving in zones 4 through 7 and preferring full sun to partial shade; tree for full, image 53
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Foliage turns to a delightful yellow in the fall, granting the landscape an enticing seasonal display
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — this species is notably resistant to Japanese beetles and air pollution; is a majestic deciduous tree esteemed for its
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — It is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, although it fares best in well-drained, fertile soils; reaching up to 50-70
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Regular watering is necessary for young trees; this species typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet, with a, image 61
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — The Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) is a stately deciduous tree
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — This species typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet, with a spread of 30 to 50 feet at maturity; yellow, image 56
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — making it an excellent choice for a landscape centerpiece or shade tree; it is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree with yellow blooms; aromatic clusters of pale yellow flowers bloom
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Reaching up to 50-70 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — The Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) is a stately deciduous tree; its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering, image 47
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