Tilia americana Legend®
Scientific Name: Tilia americana 'DTR-123'
Also Known As
- Tilia americana 'DTR123-Legend' Legend®
- Tilia americana Legend™
- Legend® Basswood
- Legend® Linden
- LINDEN
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 40'-60'
- W: 20'-40'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Tilia americana Legend® plant details
Tilia americana Legend® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. 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 Legend®
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant, shade tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia americana Legend®
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Tilia americana Legend® plant
How to Grow Tilia americana Legend®
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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