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Tilia cordata

Littleleaf Linden, Small-leaf European Linden

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

15 - 21m

Width:

11 - 15m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 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:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

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

None of significance

Cultivars 

Baileyi, Bohlje, Chancole, Corzam, Golden Cascade, Halka, Greenspire (PNI6025), Glenleven, Ronald