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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>

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) — lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage; with a distinctive silvery-white underside that provides a shimmering
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree for full
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Fragrant yellowish blossoms adorn the tree in early summer, attracting pollinators; making it an excellent choice for a
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — This species typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet, with a spread of 30 to 50 feet at maturity
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — it serves well as a shade or street tree
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Fragrant yellowish blossoms adorn the tree in early summer, attracting pollinators; making it an excellent choice, image 51
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — making it an excellent choice for a landscape centerpiece or shade tree
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged limbs.<br><br>Additionally
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Foliage turns to a delightful yellow in the fall, granting the landscape an enticing seasonal display, image 58
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — its heart-shaped leaves boast a shimmering silver underside; lauded for its symmetrical growth and dense foliage
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged limbs.<br><br>Additionally; the Silver Linden (Tilia
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — is a majestic deciduous tree esteemed for its stately form and ornamental qualities; thriving in zones 4 through 7 and
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — is a majestic deciduous tree esteemed for its stately form and ornamental qualities; thriving in zones 4 through, image 54
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged limbs.<br><br>Additionally; the Silver Linden, image 63
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — making it an excellent choice for a landscape centerpiece or shade tree; it is adaptable to a variety of soil, image 55
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — the Silver Linden is relatively drought-tolerant
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