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Tilia cordata

Family Tiliaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 12 - 24 m (40 - 80 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 15 m (25 - 50 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Tilia cordata (little-leaf linden) bears pastel yellow and fragrant blooms during early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Tilia cordata (little-leaf linden) produces showy fruit. This plant has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Tilia cordata (little-leaf linden) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Lawn, shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts butterflies to your garden. Tilia cordata tolerates drought and pollution.