10 Species Of Linden Trees For Your Landscape

Linden trees are medium to large shade trees; they tend to have thick, pillar-like trunks with dark bark that begins smooth but develops furrows as the tree matures. Strong horizontal branches jut out from the trunk, creating a dense pyramidal or rounded growth habit. They have dark-green heart-shaped leaves, which are similar to aspen tree leaves but much larger. The linden tree’s flowers, a favorite of bees, make their showing from May to July. Some beekeepers cultivate lindens specifically to boost honey production. Here are 10 species of linden trees to consider for your landscape.

Native Area: Eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–8Height: 50–80 feet tallSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Southern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 7–9Height: 40–100 feet or moreSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 50–90 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 3–8Height: 40–60 feet (much smaller as a container specimen)Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 6–8Height: 20–30 feet (occasionally to 50 feet)Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Europe, southwest AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 60–80 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Western Asia, EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 50–70 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Southeast Europe, Asia MinorUSDA Growing Zones: 4–7Height: 50–70 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Eastern United States (especially North Carolina)USDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 50–80 feet tallSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Southeast Europe, Asia MinorUSDA Growing Zones: 5–9Height: 50–70 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial