Common Name
Silver Linden (yellow)
Scientific Name
Tilia tomentosa
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Under Power Lines
Form
![pyramidal](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/5_pyramidal.jpg?itok=0eO8tIby)
Pyramidal
Mature Height
70 feet
Crown Spread
55 feet
Limitations
- Potentially invasive species
- Limited availability
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable and tolerant. Most drought tolerant of the lindens. Silver underside of leaves.