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Linden - Greenspire
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7.
Description
A Hardy, Elegant Shade Tree with Fragrant Flowers and Vibrant Fall Color
The Linden Greenspire (Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’) is a fast-growing, columnar shade tree prized for its symmetrical form, fragrant yellow-green flowers, and brilliant golden fall foliage. This durable, low-maintenance tree thrives in a wide range of soils and urban conditions, making it an excellent choice for streetscapes, parks, or large gardens. Its dense canopy provides shade and habitat for pollinators, while its striking upright shape adds year-round architectural interest to any landscape.
Key Features:
• Fragrant Flowers: Produces clusters of sweetly scented yellow-green flowers in early summer, attracting bees and other pollinators.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Tolerates a variety of soil types, urban conditions, and environmental stresses, making it highly resilient.
• Elegant Form: Columnar growth habit makes it ideal for narrow spaces or formal plantings.
• Autumn Beauty: Leaves turn a vibrant golden-yellow in fall, enhancing landscape color.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and care once established.
Mature Size:
• Height: 40–50 feet
• Spread: 25–30 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 3–7
Care Instructions:
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of urban soils.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
Landscape Uses:
• Ideal for streetscapes, parks, and large residential landscapes.
• Provides shade, habitat for pollinators, and ornamental value.
• Great as a specimen tree or in formal rows and alleys.
The Linden Greenspire (Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’) is a reliable, beautiful addition to any landscape, offering fragrant flowers, stunning fall color, and an upright form that complements both urban and natural settings. Its hardiness and low-maintenance nature make it a top choice for growers seeking a classic shade tree with year-round appeal.
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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