Tilia tomentosa
White Linden, Silver Linden
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 21m
Width:
9 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.
Management Notes
Suckering from base can require pruning on grafted trees