Description

A stunningly ornamental shade tree which features gracefully pendent branches and fragrant flowers in early summer; leaves have a silvery backside which shimmers in the wind, very attractive; a neat but large tree, best for larger landscapes

Landscape Attributes

Pendent Silver Linden is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Pendent Silver Linden is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Pendent Silver Linden will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.