Greenspire Littleleaf Linden






Greenspire Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata 'Greenspire')
Greenspire Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata 'Greenspire') is a popular shade and street tree valued for its dense pyramidal form, glossy foliage, and fragrant summer flowers. Also known as Greenspire Linden, it is widely planted in urban settings for its uniform shape, tolerance to pollution, and long lifespan.
Distinctive Features
This cultivar reaches 40 to 50 feet tall and 25 to 35 feet wide with a strong central leader and narrowly pyramidal habit. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves create a dense canopy that turns golden yellow in fall. Clusters of pale yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers bloom in early summer, drawing bees and other pollinators. Its tidy form and disease resistance make it especially suitable for formal landscapes and city streets.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained clay, loam, or sandy soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Formal street tree in residential and urban settings
- Shade tree for parks, campuses, and boulevards
- Focal point in traditional or symmetrical landscapes
- Windbreak or screening in structured plantings
- Pollinator-friendly tree for eco-conscious designs
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune in winter to maintain strong central structure
- Mulch to conserve soil moisture and protect roots
- Water during prolonged dry spells, especially when young
- Inspect for aphids or Japanese beetles during summer
- Keep root zone clear of competing grass or groundcover
Why Choose Greenspire Littleleaf Linden
- Clean, symmetrical growth with a refined appearance
- Highly adaptable to city conditions and compacted soils
- Long-lived tree with lasting landscape impact
- Fragrant flowers support pollinator health
- An ideal focal point or avenue tree in structured designs
Greenspire Littleleaf Linden offers elegant structure, long-term reliability, and pollinator value�making it a standout focal point for city streets, formal gardens, and expansive lawns alike.

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