5 Seeds Tilia tomentosa Silver Linden Deciduous Shade Tree

Tilia tomentosa, commonly known as Silver Linden, is a stately deciduous shade tree prized for its symmetrical form and distinctive foliage. The rounded, heart-shaped leaves are green on top and silvery-white underneath, creating a shimmering effect when the wind moves through the canopy. In early summer, small fragrant creamy-yellow blossoms appear in hanging clusters, followed by attractive tan nutlets that persist into autumn. Its dense, uniform branching habit and tolerance of urban conditions make it an excellent choice for lawns, parks, and street plantings.
As a shade or specimen tree, Silver Linden offers multi-season interest with its silvery foliage, fragrant summer bloom, and reliable yellow fall color. It responds well to pruning and can be trained as a single-trunk specimen or allowed to develop its naturally pyramidal shape. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and the tree adapts to a range of soil types once established. Its tolerance of heat, drought, and pollution makes it a dependable performer in challenging landscapes.
Species: Tilia tomentosa
Variety: Silver Linden
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, pyramidal to rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained loam; adaptable to clay and sandy soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-7
Germination: 60-180 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix; stratify 3-5 months before warming
Spacing: 30-50 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Fragrant summer blooms attract pollinators; foliage is silvery beneath