Tilia tomentosa
Silver Linden
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Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Description
Tilia tomentosa (silver lime in the UK and silver linden in the US) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, from Hungary and the Balkans east to western Turkey, occurring at moderate altitudes.
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Blooming
Blooms small, cup-shaped fragrant creamy white to yellow flowers followed by dry, nut-like fruits. Attracts bees.
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Lindens do well in full sun with protection from strong winds and extreme dryness. Height varies depending on variety. Some species will grow to 60 ft. tall. Tilia works well as stand alone or street-side trees.
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Planting
Seeds collected from the garden may produce hybrids. Sow seeds when ripe in fall in a seedbed. Can also propagate by stratifying seeds for 3-5 months and sowing in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Pest
Caterpillars, lace bugs, aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles. Other issues include butt rot, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot, and anthracnose.
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Interesting facts
Tilia is endemic to the woodlands of Europe, Asia, and North America. The nectar of T. tomentosa and T. 'Petiolaris' is toxic, even to bumblebees.
Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) - Soil and irrigation
Lindens require deep, rich soil with regular waterings, with the exception of T. tomentosa which needs no dry-season water once it is established. Does best in alkaline to neutral soil, but tolerates acidic pHs.
