Littleleaf Linden
Arbor walk #42, Treekeeper ID #4386
The Littleleaf Linden is uniquely adept at withstanding polluted environments, and is therefore a great shade tree for urban settings. It is a native to Europe and exists in the wild only in protected pockets of land, where it provides ecological benefits for moths and pollinators. However, it is prone to attack by Japanese beetles. The ‘PNI 6025’ cultivar grows to only about 50 feet, shorter than its species.
| Common Name | Littleleaf Linden, Small-leaved Lime |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Tilia cordata |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘PNI 6025’ |
| Commercial Name | GREENSPIRE |
Global Distribution
GPS Coordinates
N/A
Percent Concrete
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Distance to Buildings
| Year | Close Building #1 | Close Building #2 | Close Building #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gaylord Music Library, 35.63 m | Blewett House, 55.43 m | Stix International House, 79.42 m |
Distance to Other Species
| Year | Close Species #1 | Close Species # 2 | Close Species # 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Foster Holly, 4.82 m | Downy Serviceberry, 6.82 m | Boxelder, 6.94 m |
Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.8086 | 15.1 | N/A | 5.04 | 5.38 | 5.21 |
| 2023 | 9.25 | 22.2 | N/A | 7.56 | 6.84 | 7.20 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 old wounds with very small holes (~1 mm) around the perimeter 1 of these wounds has some dark algae/fungus growing inside |
Leaf Identification
The Littleleaf Linden has cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with an uneven base. They are a dark green and turn a clear yellow color in the fall.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig is clearly zig zag and turns from green to reddish brown upon maturity. There is no terminal bud. The bud is light green with faintly visible scales.
Bark Identification
The Littleleaf Linden has grayish-brown bark. It is smooth on young trees and forms ridges and furrows with age.
Fruit Identification
The fruit of the Littleleaf Linden are small, round nutlets that are slightly hairy. They are dry with ridges on their exterior shell and ripen in summer.
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Flower Identification
The flowers of the Littleleaf Linden are hanging clusters with strap-shaped bracts. They are a creamy yellow color. The flowers are pleasantly fragrant and attract many pollinators. They bloom in early summer.
[photo forthcoming]
‘PNI 6025’ Identification
The ‘PNI 6025’ cultivar grows only to about 50 ft. The traditional tree grows to be about 60 ft.
[photo forthcoming]
