Tilia americana Sentry™

Scientific Name: Tilia americana 'McKSentry'

Also Known As

Tilia americana 'American Sentry'
Tilia americana 'Sentry'
American Sentry American Linden
LINDEN
McKSentry' Sentry® Linden
Sentry® Basswood
Sentry® Linden

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 30'-40'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tilia americana Sentry™ plant details

Tilia americana Sentry™ is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia americana Sentry™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia americana Sentry™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This improved, symmetrical pyramidal form (to 60' h x 30-40') of our handsome native tree has upright branching, yellow fall color and young branches with pretty silver-gray bark. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An upright pyramidal lawn tree with a consistently upright shape and fragrant yellow flowers in early summer when few trees bloom. Very adaptable and low maintenance, a great choice for smaller properties or for vertical emphasis in a composition. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually