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Also Known As

  • Lico Littleleaf Linden

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Tilia cordata 'Lico' plant details

Tilia cordata 'Lico' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia cordata 'Lico'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia cordata 'Lico'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderfully compact and rare dwarf tree grows to only 6-9' tall by 4-6' wide. This variety has diminutive, light-green, heart-shaped, 1 ½ inch leaves on closely spaced dense branches which turn to a lovely butter-yellow in autumn. In summer, deliciously fragrant, small, soft-yellow flower racemes hang down (much to the delight of the bees). This pretty Linden is the perfect choice for a focal point, accent or kept in a large pot. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Tilia cordata 'Lico' plant

How to Grow Tilia cordata 'Lico'

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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