Littleleaf Linden Tree
Tilia cordata
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Littleleaf Linden Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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!
