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Silver Linden

Silver Linden

Silver Linden

(White Linden, Silver Lime)

Tilia Tomentosa

This linden has heart-shaped leaves that are silvery-white beneath and June flowers that are highly fragrant. All linden species are great trees to plant where bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are welcome. Bees especially, will be attracted to the blooming flowers in droves. The species has male and female flowers on the same tree.

Additional information

Foliage

Deciduous

Locale

Native to Asia, Native to Europe

Height

Large (60-100ft)

Width

Wide

Form

Pyramidal

Growth Rate

Moderate

Longevity

Long (over 100 years)

Hardiness Zones *

4, 5

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Slightly Alkaline

Other Tolerances

Road Salt, Urban Pollution

Ornamental Interest

Flowers (fragrant), Leaves (colour)

Wildlife Value

Bees (flowers), Birds (fruits/seeds), Butterflies (flowers), Butterfly Larvae (leaves), Hummingbirds (flowers), Insect Pollinators (flowers), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds)

Human Value

Carpentry (wood)

Seed Collection

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