Tilia tomentosa
silver linden

Notes:

More heat tolerant, drought tolerant, resistant to aphids (due to the tomentum) and to Japanese beetles, and fragrant than the other lindens. Salt tolerance is debated (JerseyYards.org vs. NCSU).

The silvery leaf undersides show well in a breeze. Like T. cordata, may attract so many bees when in full bloom that it audibly buzzes; however, unlike other lindens, there are reports of this tree either intoxicating or poisoning certain bumblebee species. Also broader and bulkier than T. cordata.

'Green Mountain', 'Sashazam' (Satin Shadow), and 'Sterling' are definite fast growers. 'Sashazam' and 'Sterling' additionally are more resistant to pests, along with 'Wandell'; 'Green Mountain' may be as well, depending on whom you believe, and is cited for superior branch structure. 'Princeton' may compartmentalize decay better than others.

Sources: Sunset, Stoecklein, UFL, Missouri BG, Cal Poly, JerseyYards.org, NCSU, Dirr/Warren.

Tags:

attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
branches strong
coarse texture
compacted soil tolerant
deer sensitive
dense canopy
drought tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fast-growing
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:oval
habit:rounded
litter:minimal
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease sensitive
pollution tolerant
pruning required
rich soil preferred
root restriction intolerant
roots:low damage potential
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:hedge
use:shade tree
use:specimen
use:street
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind tolerant


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