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

Foliage that remains clean and handsomely silvered all summer and small fragrant flowers help to make this handsome symmetrically pyramidal selection (to 60't x 40'w) a much appreciated shade tree. S/M