GREENSPIRE® LINDEN
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
This tree has a classic pyramidal shape and good adaptability.
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Mature Size: 45’ Tall x 30’ Wide
Annual Growth: 12-24”
Specific Maintenance: Avoid planting too deep: plant with root flare visible at soil surface. Check for girdling roots periodically, as they commonly occur in this species.
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
(Photos 2 & 6: Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.)
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Benefits:
Non-showy but fragrant flowers, dense foliage, quick growth rate, gold fall color, great cold-hardiness, drought tolerant, soil adaptable, no major pest or disease concerns.
Drawbacks:
Seed litter drops July-August, often sticky from aphid excretions. Sometimes this species snaps off at the base in heavy wind storms, due to their soft wood and tendency for girdling roots.
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