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

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
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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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 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Linden, Basswood
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fragrant Flowers 200
  • Notable Bark 168
  • Winter Interest 117
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Street Tree 140

    • Additional Information

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

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