Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' - Sterling Silver Linden
$259.99
Sterling Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling') is a variety of silver linden, a shade tree with leaves that are silvery beneath and fragrant flowers in early summer. Pendulous pale green flowers in summer; low visual appeal to most human eyes but dramatically appealing to bees. Fall color: respectable yellow. Full sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4-6 hours). Grows in moist, average, and dry soils. Will tolerate mild droughts once established. Average mature size: 50-60' h x 30-40' w at maturity. Growth rate: 2-3' per year. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Quantity
Out of stock
Average Size
50-60' h x 30-40' w @ maturity
Growth Rate
2-3' per year
Sunlight
Full sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4-6 hours).
Soil Moisture
Grows in moist, average, and dry soils. Will tolerate mild droughts once established.
Siting
Best planted at least 15-20' away from homes and building structures, half the width of a mature Sterling Silver linden (30-40' w).
Fall Color
Respectable yellow.
USDA Zone
4
Flowers
Pendulous pale green flowers in summer; low visual appeal to most human eyes but dramatically appealing to bees.