Tilia cordata Tilia cordata

Excellent street tree in the Malvaceae family.  It is a great urban tree tolerating poor soil, drought, and air pollution. It is more ideally suited for a northern climate than for the south.  It is easy to transplant and tolerates heavy pruning.  Its fall color is a pale yellow green and not very ornamental.

Seasons of Interest:

          Bloom: Summer, June Fruit: Summer, August

Wildlife Value:  The flowers attract butterflies and bees and it makes an excellent honey plant.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Insect visitors include borers, scale, leaf miner, lace bugs, caterpillars, aphids and Japanese beetles. Spider mites can be troublesome, particularly in hot, dry periods. Verticillium wilt is infrequent, but can be fatal. Powdery mildew, leaf spots, and canker may occur.