Linden 'Stirling Silver'

Common Name: Stirling Silver Linden

Scientific Name: Tilia tomentosa

Zone: 4-7

Blossom Colour: Creamy yellow

Flowering Type: Small, fragrant flowers appear in mid-summer and attract pollinators.

Summer Colour: Dark green leaves with silvery undersides that shimmer in the breeze.

Fall Colour: Yellow

Mature Height (ft): 50-70

Mature Spread (ft): 30-50

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Deciduous shade tree

Watering: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought-tolerant once established.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth.

Key Features:

• Notable for its elegant foliage; the silvery undersides of the leaves create a striking effect in sunlight or wind.
• Highly tolerant of urban conditions, including pollution, heat, and drought.
• Dense canopy provides excellent shade.

Uses:

• Ideal for urban environments as a shade or street tree.
• Makes a beautiful specimen tree in parks and large landscapes.

Additional Notes:

• Resistant to many pests and diseases, including Japanese beetles, which commonly affect other lindens.
• Adaptable to a variety of soil types but thrives best in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.