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Transform your landscape with our premium Linden trees for sale! These fast-growing, fragrant shade trees are beloved for their elegant form, low-maintenance care, and ability to attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects. Known as Basswood or Lime trees, Lindens thrive in urban settings, offer excellent pollution tolerance, and provide decades of cooling shade.
Why Choose Linden Trees?
Discover the beauty of Tilia americana (American Linden) and Tilia cordata (Little Leaf Linden). Our top-quality trees feature:
- Naturally symmetrical, pyramidal canopies
- Intoxicating, honey-scented spring blooms lasting weeks
- Adaptability to a wide range of soils
- Strong central trunks with reliable growth
- Proven resilience in city conditions
Fragrant Flowers & Seasonal Appeal
Linden trees are famous for their clusters of tiny, cream-colored, honey-scented blooms in late spring through early summer. Their fragrance drifts across the yard for weeks, drawing in pollinators and adding romantic charm. Blooms mature into small winged nutlets, extending seasonal interest!
Flowers can be harvested and dried for traditional Linden tea - a soothing herbal favorite.
Linden Landscaping Use
Perfect shade trees with outstanding beauty:
- Dark green, heart-shaped foliage provides dense shade
- Lighter seed clusters beneath darker leaves create a two-toned effect
- Some varieties hold green foliage even past frost
- Naturally uniform form makes them outstanding focal points
Top Linden Tree Varieties At Nature Hills!
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Greenspire Linden - Award-winning urban choice; pollution-tolerant, low-maintenance, professional landscaper favorite
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American Sentry Linden - Japanese beetle resistant, drought-tolerant, adaptable, and native heritage
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Little Leaf Linden - Compact, space-efficient, thrives in sun to part shade, perfect for smaller yards
- Redmond Linden - Fast-growing with oversized leaves, white blooms, and golden fall color; excellent street or lawn tree
Growing Guide & Care Tips
Lindens adapt to many soils, prefer good drainage, and need regular watering while young. Once established, they become moderately drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. For full planting and care details, see our Linden Tree Growing Guide for complete care and maintenance tips.
Benefits Beyond Beauty
- Wildlife Friendly - Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Honey Potential - Valued for premium Basswood honey production
- Urban Hardy - Thrives in compacted soils and filters city air
- Eco Value - Boosts biodiversity and moderates local climate
- Property Enhancer - Mature trees increase real estate value
Linden Tree Design Ideas
- Flank entryways with matching Lindens for formal curb appeal
- Plant groupings for large, shady entertaining areas
- Great street trees: create tree-lined boulevards along drives and property lines
- Use as specimen trees near seating areas to enjoy blooms and shade
Order Your Linden Trees Today!
From compact Little Leaf Lindens to majestic American Basswoods, our collection offers the perfect tree for every yard. Order today and enjoy fragrant flowers, cooling shade, pollinator support, and lasting beauty for generations!
FAQS for Buying Linden Trees Online
What is a Linden tree and why is it popular?
What is a Linden tree and why is it popular?
Linden trees, also known as Basswood or Lime trees, are fragrant, shade-giving deciduous trees with a strong central trunk and formal, symmetrical shape. They are admired for their honey-scented spring blooms, large heart-shaped leaves, and ability to thrive in urban landscapes, making them a popular choice for city streets, home yards, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Are Linden trees good for bees and pollinators?
Are Linden trees good for bees and pollinators?
Yes! Linden trees are a favorite among honeybees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Their fragrant spring blooms are rich in nectar, making them ideal for supporting local ecosystems. In fact, Linden blossoms are prized for producing Basswood honey, a popular and premium variety among beekeepers.
What are the best Linden tree varieties for home landscaping?
What are the best Linden tree varieties for home landscaping?
Top choices include the Greenspire Linden for its symmetrical canopy, American Sentry Linden for its pest resistance, and Redmond Linden for its large leaves and classic pyramidal form. Little Leaf Linden is another excellent option for urban yards due to its adaptability to full sun or partial shade.
How do I care for a newly planted Linden tree?
How do I care for a newly planted Linden tree?
Plant Linden trees in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Apply a 3–4 inch mulch layer over the root zone (keeping it away from the trunk), and avoid planting too deep. Linden trees generally require little pruning and will thrive with minimal maintenance once established.
Do Linden trees grow well in cities or near streets?
Do Linden trees grow well in cities or near streets?
Absolutely. Linden trees are favored by urban planners for their resilience in city environments. They tolerate pollution, compacted soil, and partial shade, while maintaining their neat, upright shape. Their durability and visual appeal make them an excellent choice for street trees, parks, and boulevards.