The lindens as a group are some of our best shade trees. Their small flowers produced in early summer are not especially ornamental, but they are highly fragrant. The small, round seed is born on an interesting leafy bract that hangs on the tree well into the winter. Of the seven species of linden grown in this country, the little-leaved linden (Tilia cordata) is the most commonly available. The leaves of this species remain green on the tree long after other trees have shed theirs. Lindens have few insect or disease pests.Improved varieties of linden include 'Green-spire,' a straight-trunked tree that rapidly grows into a narrow oval form; 'Chancellor,' with a narrow, compact, upright growth habit; and 'Redmond,' a densely pyramidal tree.
Description: Maximum height: 30 to 60 feet
Relative growth rate: Good
Freedom from insect pests: Good
Freedom from disease problems: Good
Resistance to storm damage: Good
Will grow on poorly drained soil: Poor
Will grow in hot, dry areas: Good
Easy to transplant: Good
Withstands city conditions: Excellent