Littleleaf Linden Tree
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Littleleaf Linden Tree - 5-6 Feet Bareroot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Littleleaf Linden Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-8
You're not looking for showy flowers. You're not looking for high maintenance. You're looking for a classically shaped tree to give you some shade in the summer. A tree that keeps looking good without pruning and doesn't require any upkeep on your weekends!
Let us introduce you to the Littleleaf (Little Leaf) Linden Tree (Tilia cordata)! This tree has been a staple in American neighborhoods for generations and in European streetscapes for centuries! Naturally shaped like a rounded pyramid, Little Leaf adds a definite sense of scale and proportion to your yard.
The glossy, smaller dark green leaves are heart-shaped and grow densely, making this an exceptional shade tree! As a rule, shade trees don't have very interesting flowers or a scent, but this hardy Little-Leaf Linden is the exception to the rule! The small yellowish, fizzy bell-shaped flowers appear in June and smell wonderful!
Small, round seeds are also produced, and their flower bracts persist well into winter and the leaves stay green on the tree longer than many others before turning yellow in the autumn. Very cold-tolerant through USDA planting zones 3 to 8, Lindens, also known as Basswood, have widely been used as prized honey sources, lumber, and even medicine!
Planting and Application:
Like other heart-shaped leafed trees, the foliage of Lindens adds white noise and a shimmering motion to the landscape as they wave in the breeze! It's just an extra layer of enjoyment as you sit beneath the lush shade in the summer months!
Linden is well-known for its regal presence in the landscape. This stately tree makes a substantial impact on a large landscape. Little Leaf laughs off pollution better than most, which is why it makes such a great street tree and front yard lawn specimen in cities, and it's the perfect tree for urban gardens!
Keep the limbs growing to the ground for lush screening throughout the summer, or raise the canopy so you can walk under their limbs, Linden trees will add curb appeal and lower your cooling bill! Add a reading chair or seating area beneath the limbs and watch as the bees work diligently to collect Basswood honey and pollen!
- Dense Heart-Shaped Foliage
- Yellowish Bell-Shaped Fragrant Blossoms With Light Green 'Wings'
- Fat Pyramidal Canopy
- Wildlife Appeal
- Bees & Pollinators Love The Nectar & Pollen
- Urban Environment-Friendly Street & Shade Tree & Lawn Specimen
#ProPlantTips for Care:
The Little Leaf Linden grows best in full sun, at least 6 hours of sun a day. Linden tolerates all kinds of soils, including clay as long as it is well-drained. New trees need regular moisture their first year or so in the ground and become very drought tolerant once established. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the loot system to protect them from heat and cold, and protect the trunk from mower damage. Prune if needed in the late winter or early spring.
- Full Sun Deciduous Trees
- Well-Drained Soil - Tolerates Clay
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Prune When Dormant
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Very Low-Maintenance & Easy Going Trees
Nature Hills Nursery sells top-quality Little Leaf Lindens! They grow quickly and will provide the shade you crave in no time. Don't wait to order! These beauties sell quickly!
