Tree Tilia cordata 'Glenleven' [Glenleven Littleleaf Linden] 'Glenleven' is a fast-grower with a strong, straight central leader, more open canopy, and larger leaves. Never colorful, but a good shade tree that is well-adapted to most city conditions and relatively troublefree. Functions as a small tree for many years. Japanese beetles can feed heavily on foliage beginning in mid-summer.
Tree Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' [sold as Greenspire®] [Greenspire Littleleaf Linden] Pollution tolerant and adaptable to city conditions. A great choice as a street or shade tree with its dense form and strong central leader. Can have issues with Japanese beetles in mid-summer.
Tree Tilia cordata 'Olympic' [Olympic Littleleaf Linden] 'Olympic' is a vigorous cultivar that has a symmetrical canopy and excellent branching. Never colorful but a good shade tree that is well-adapted to most city conditions and relatively troublefree. Functions as a small tree for many years. Japanese beetles can feed heavily on foliage beginning in mid-summer.
Tree Tilia × euchlora [Crimean Linden] The Crimean Linden is similar to the Littleleaf Linden, but with a more informal habit and slightly more pendulous branches with maturity. Often sold in grafted form, and these trees can have trouble with suckers from the rootstock. Never colorful, but a good shade tree that is well-adapted to most city conditions and relatively troublefree. Functions as a small tree for many years. Reportedly more resistant to aphids than other Tilia. Japanese beetles can feed…
Tree Tilia tomentosa [Silver Linden] Very adaptable, even alkaline soil, but it doesn't tolerate much air pollution. More heat and drought tolerant than other lindens. Japanese beetles are attracted to the foliage. Attractive light-gray, smooth bark approaches beech like in appearance.
Tree Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’ [Sterling Linden] Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' shows some resistance to Japanese beetle.
