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Tilia tomentosa
Silver Linden
Mike's
Opinion
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Of European origin T. tomentosa can reach a height of 20 m or more and is best suited to park and commercial use where its full somewhat pyramidal form is appreciated. T. tomentosa has a distinct silvery underside to its leaves, hence its name. It is not a very tolerant urban species and can suffer from aphid infestations and leaf gall problems, which almost all Tilia are prone to in our Ontario climate.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Tilia |
| Species |
| tomentosa |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| Height |
| 20 m |
| Spread |
| 18 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Unpalatable to many insects, attracts few honey bees and many aborted fruit. |
| Shape |
| Broadly pyramidal. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Growth habit produces a neat, trim appearance. Dark green leaves have an attractive silver undersurface. |
| Colour Description |
| Foliage is dark green with a yellow colour in autumn. |
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