Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’
Sterling Linden
Other Common Names: Sterling Silver Linden

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow/White (bract 1 1/2 to 2 1/2" long, borne in 7 to 10 pendulous cymes, fragrant, yellowish white flowers from late June to early July
 Foliage Notes:
Summer: two-tone leaves, dark green above and silver below. Fall: Yellow
 Ultimate Height:
45 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
35 feet feet
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Fragrant Flowers 181
  • Notable Bark 165
  • Winter Interest 103
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Street Tree 138

    • Additional Information

    Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' shows some resistance to Japanese beetle.

    5 Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’ found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12024_00252*AChaf
    22024_00252*BChaf
    32024_00252*CChaf
    42024_00279*ADUHME
    52024_00279*BDUHME

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