Description
Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 40′ high x 33′ wide
Tree Form: Pyramidal
Canopy: Open
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features: Strong central leader, dark green foliage
Fall Color: Yellow
Description: A medium to large shade tree with a strong central leader and pyramidal growth habit. Dark green, glossy, heart-shaped foliage throughout the season. Pendulous, creamy yellow flowers dangle among the leaves in early summer and make an excellent herbal tea.
Ornamental Features: The small, buttery colored flowers are highly fragrant and contrast beautifully against the dark green leaves. A great choice to attract bees and butterflies to your yard in the early summer. Foliage turns a spectacular golden yellow in fall.
Landscape Attributes: Dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a pyramidal form. Low maintenance and requires little to no pruning.
