| Crimean Linden - Tilia x euchlora |
|  This specimen was photographed at The Morton Arboretum at Lisle, Illinois, USA. Accession 255-61-3 Grown from a planting, this Crimean Linden is approximately 50 years old |
Crimean Linden is a hybrid developed in the 19th century, parentage is undecided; it is believed to be T. cordata and T. clasystyia. A deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60' tall, 20' to 30' wide; branches to the ground, medium texture, moderate growth rate . Deciduous, simple leaves, alternate leaf arrangement. Broad ovate leaf shape, cordate leaf base , 2" to 4" long. Fine sharp serrations cover margins, dark green leaf color. Autumn foliage: Yellow or yellow-green at best; not showy. |
| Flowers: Yellowish white flowers in cymes of 3 to 7 flowers 2" to 4" long, blooms in July. Floral bract present linear, 2" to 3" long and green. Fruit : Small round nutlet 0.2' to 0.3" in diameter, brown color and pointed; pubescent, slightly ornamental in late summer. Bark: glabrous slender stems, reddish upperside, yellow underside; older bark is gray-brown in color. |
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| Culture: Full sun to light shade. Easily transplanted. Prefers moist, deep, fertile, well-drained soils; tolerant of difficult growing sites and soils. Landscape Uses: Shade tree, lawn tree , street tree. Liabilities: Attracts bees when in bloom, Japanese beetles, sooty mold. -- Adapted from Ucon Plants Database |