Tilia americana 'McKSentry' [sold as American Sentry®]
American Sentry Linden

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow (Fragrant, pale yellow 6-15 flowered (2-3" wide) cyme that appears in June with a distinguishing 3-4" long bract; attract bees)
 Foliage Notes:
The heart-shaped, green leaves are toothed and have a whitish color on the underside that turns yellow in the fall.
 Ultimate Height:
40-45 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-30 feet feet
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Moist, well-drained soil
 Ecological Functions:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Linden, Basswood
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 296
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 113
  • Nativar 45
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Shade Tree 181
  • Specimen 630

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