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Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla

Also Known As

  • Mandshurian Linden

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-60'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla plant details

Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer chartreuse 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 - occasional water. 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 mandschurica var. megaphylla

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Enormous (mega!) heart-shaped leaves make this handsome 30-60' tree special along with its small, but fragrant, white flowers; like the species it?s very hardy but subject to late spring frost damage. S/M

Gardening facts about Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla plant

How to Grow Tilia mandschurica var. megaphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 40'-70'

Width: 30'-50'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 30'-60'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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