Tilia tomentosa, commonly called silver linden or European white
linden, is native to Europe and Asia. It is noted for its attractive foliage,
which is glossy green above and silvery-white below. The foliage flutters in
the slightest breeze, showcasing the silver and green leaf colors. This is a
medium to large deciduous tree, typically growing to 50-70’ (less frequently to
100’) tall with upright branching and a broad-columnar habit. Fragrant pale
yellow flowers in drooping cymes appear in late spring to early summer
(June-July). When a tree is in full bloom, bees often visit in such abundant
numbers that humming can be heard many feet from the tree. Flowers are followed
by small nutlets attached to narrow, bract-like, strap-shaped leafy wings (to
2.5” long). Nutlets ripen in late summer. Ovate, shiny, dark green leaves (to
4” long) with acuminate tips and serrate margins are densely covered beneath
with silvery-white hairs. Fall color is an undistinguished pale green to pale
yellow. Hardy in zones 4-7.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part
shade. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loams, but adapts to a wide range
of soil conditions. Best drought resistance of any of the lindens. Good
tolerance for urban conditions. Garden Uses. Shade, lawn tree or street tree.
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