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Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'-Littleleaf Linden-Fragrant yellow flowers 2.5-3" cal B&B

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'-Littleleaf Linden-Fragrant yellow flowers 2.5-3" cal B&B

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Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

Description

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire', commonly known as 'Greenspire' Littleleaf Linden, is a popular deciduous tree known for its symmetrical, pyramidal shape and dense foliage. It is valued for its adaptability to urban environments and its ability to provide shade. The tree features heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers that attract pollinators in the summer.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for use as a street tree, in parks, or as a shade tree in large gardens. Its dense canopy makes it perfect for providing shade and creating green corridors in urban settings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Greenspire' Littleleaf Linden
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 40-50 feet tall, 30-40 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other shade trees, shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first few years
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds
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