A large, deciduous shade tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Also known as American linden, it's valued for its dense canopy and is a favorite for street and landscape plantings.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
60–90′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 8b
pH Range
56.6
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.6
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
