Melinda Myers

American Linden

Botanical Name

Tilia americana

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

8

Height

60 to 80 feet

Width

40 to 50 feet

Flowers

June to July: yellow, fragrant, pendulous cymes

Fruit

Nut-like structure with single bract

Fall Color

Yellow

Light

Full to part sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile

Planting & Care

• Transplants readily
• Drought tolerant, but not wet tolerant

Problems

Verticillium wilt, leaf spots, thrips, basal suckers, Japanese beetles, aphids

Varieties

• Redmond - strong pyramid form, very common
• American Sentry - uniform symmetrical habit, 45' tall by 30' wide
• Legend - pyramidal form, good branching
• Boulevard - narrow pyramid form, 50' tall by 25' wide