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Silver Linden

Tilia tomentosa

Silver Linden is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-7, that matures to about 50–70 ft × 25–40 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs. Expect yellow blooms in summer. It attracts pollinators and stands up well to drought and heat.

USDA zones
4-7
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Mature size
50–70 ft × 25–40 ft
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom season
Summer
Attracts
Pollinators
Tough against
Drought, Heat
Native to
Southeastern Europe & Southwestern Asia

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