2018-NA WW6 | Arboretum

American Linden

Catalogue A# 2018-NA WW6

GPS 45D 44' 10" N / 108D 37' 2" W

This specimen is non-accessioned. More information and photos are forthcoming.

Location: Waterways south pathway on corner

Number in accession: 1

This 25 inch American Linden provides overall benefits of: $75 every year.

Botanical name: Tilia platyphyllos
All Common Names: big-leaved linden, bigleaf linden
Family (English): Linden
Family (Botanic): Tiliaceae
       Planting Site: Residential and parks, City parkway, Wide median
       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: 60-80 feet
Mature Width: 50-60 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
       Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Prefers
       Salt Spray: Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Intolerant
       Poor Drainage: Intolerant
       Planting Considerations: May be difficult to find in nurseries
       Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fragrant flowers
       Season of Interest: Early summer
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Fragrant, Yellow
       Shape or Form: Pyramidal, Round
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Insect pollinators

CRITIQUE

Like other lindens, American linden produces clusters of very fragrant flowers in early summer. It has an attractive form and can be used as a street tree. This species may be difficult to find in nurseries.

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