Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Littleleaf Linden
Tilia cordata

Littleleaf Linden form
Littleleaf Linden form
 
Features
Clusters of creamy yellow, fragrant flowers in early summer. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils; tolerant of alkaline soils. 
 
Cultivars

Many, including:

  • 'Corinthian'- has compact, pyramidal shape; shiny, dark green leaves.
  • 'Glenleven'-very cold hardy, fast growing with larger leaves.
  • 'Greenspire'-strong central trunk and neat pyramidal habit.
  • 'June Bride'-flowers abundantly.
 
 
Mature Height
60-70 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Oval to pyramidal 
 
Native To:
Europe 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Screen
Shade
Specimen
Street
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Mites, aphids, leaf miners, Japanese beetles, borers,  Verticillium wilt and  leaf blight.
 
Additional Notes
Little production of root sprouts.  Japanese beetles can be very damaging.

 

 
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