
YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana


American Linden
Boulevard, Little-Leaved, Greenspire
Catalogue: A# 2006-005 Z5
Coordinates: 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 67' 16" W


Tilia americana
Family: Tiliaceae
Origin: Species native to Canada to Virginia and Alabama, west to North Dakota, Texas
Common name: American linden and Basswood
Location: Plaza-south of junction on left (east) side
Number in accession: 1
Memorial to Joe LaRue, an original "Master Gardener" and long-time garden columnist
for The Billings Gazette. Summer planting by the Master Gardeners of Yellowstone County.

This 18 inch Littleleaf linden provides overall benefits of: $97 every year.
CRITIQUE
Little-leaved linden is a great shade tree for lawns or parkway plantings in urban settings due to its ability to withstand polluted environments. It has shiny dark green leaves that turn a clear yellow in fall, and in summer it has dangling, fragrant pale yellow flowers. This tree is prone to attack by Japanese beetles.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Non-native
Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 60-70 feet
Mature Width: 30-40 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Intolerant
Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant
Ornamental Interest: Summer blossoms, Fall color, Fragrant flowers, Persistent fruit/seeds
Season of Interest: Early summer, Mid summer, Mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Fragrant, Yellow
Shape or Form: Oval, Pyramidal, Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Insect pollinator