Tilia tomentosa

Common Name

Silver Linden (yellow)

Scientific Name

Tilia tomentosa

Hardiness Zone

4b [-20 to -25]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

28

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

pyramidal

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.