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.
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