American Linden Tree

Botanical name: Tilia americana
Family: Tiliaceae

Deciduous
Reaches a height of 55′-78′
Round, broad crown 35′-55′ wide
Medium to rapid growth rate
Broad, flat, oval, simple leaf 3″-7″ long with serrated (toothed) margins
Leaves have a heart shaped base and are alternately arranged on stem
Lacks a terminal bud
Small flowers have 5 petals and sepals are perfect, fragrant and grow drooping in clusters
Fruit is a nutlet .25″ attached to a thin narrow leaf-like bract
Has deep, spreading root system
Moist well drained soils
Adaptable to alkaline 7.5 pH to acid 5.3 pH
Full to partial sun
Zones 3-8