Species

Tilia cordataLittleleaf Linden

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Littleleaf Linden

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

$100.00

The Story

Plant Bio

Tilia cordata is a deciduous canopy tree native to Europe and western Asia, widely planted for its symmetrical growth and fragrant summer flowers. The species produces small, heart-shaped leaves with pale undersides and clusters of pale yellow flowers attached to distinctive leafy bracts.

'Greenspire' is a highly uniform cultivar distinguished by its strong central leader and dense, upright-pyramidal to oval crown. It maintains a neat, structured profile with minimal pruning, making it an exceptional choice for formal avenues and urban street plantings.

Uses & Benefits:

Produces a highly symmetrical, dense canopy of heart-shaped leaves and fragrant summer flowers.

Functions as an excellent urban street or shade tree due to its tolerance of air pollution.

Flowers produce abundant nectar that attracts honeybees and native insect pollinators.

SpeciesTilia cordataLittleleaf Linden

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

600"

Width

420"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7

Water

Medium

Humidity

Medium

Lifespan

Long

Native To

Europe and western Asia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Summer

In flower about 3 months of the year

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Planting

How to Grow

Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and of equal depth, ensuring the root flare sits level with or slightly above the surrounding soil.
Position the tree in the hole, backfill with native soil without adding soil amendments, and firm gently to eliminate air pockets.
Water deeply immediately after planting to settle the soil around the root system.
Apply a three-inch layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it several inches away from the trunk to prevent bark rot.

Pro Tip

Train young trees early to maintain the strong central leader; structural pruning in late winter prevents competing co-dominant stems from weakening the mature canopy.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water young trees regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a deep root system.
Prune structurally in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant.
Protect the lower trunk of young trees with physical guards to prevent rabbit and rodent chewing.

Don't

Do not plant in coastal areas with heavy salt spray or near roads where high de-icing salt runoff occurs.
Avoid pruning heavily in late summer, which stimulates tender new growth vulnerable to winter freeze.
Do not allow young or newly planted trees to experience prolonged soil dryness.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Shade TreeStreet TreeSpecimen TreeAvenue Planting

Companion Plants

Hosta Astilbe Heuchera

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Littleleaf Linden questions

What zones can Littleleaf Linden grow in?

Littleleaf Linden is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Littleleaf Linden deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Littleleaf Linden, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Littleleaf Linden bloom?

Littleleaf Linden typically blooms in summer through summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Littleleaf Linden need full sun?

Littleleaf Linden does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Littleleaf Linden drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Littleleaf Linden handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.