| Linden Family | | Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| American Linden (Tilia Americana) | Mature height 40 to 50’ with a spread 20 to 30’ | Zones 3 to 8, full sun or part shade, handles most any soil as long as is kept moist, can handle heavy clay, will develop girdling roots in compacted soil. |
| Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) | At 20 years height is 20’ and spread is 10’. Mature height 45 to 60’ with a spread 20 to 30’ | Zones 4 to 7A, full sun or part shade, handles most any soil as long as is kept moist, can handle heavy clay, will develop girdling roots in compacted soil. |
| Growth rate is medium at 10 to 12 inches per year | |
| Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) | At 20 years height is 25’ and spread is 15’. Mature height 45 to 60’ with a spread 25 to 45’ | Zones 4B to 8A, full sun or part shade, handles most any soil as long as is kept moist, can handle heavy clay, will develop girdling roots in compacted soil. |
| Growth rate medium at 10 to 14 inches per year. | |
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