Strong horizontal branches jut out from the trunk, creating a dense pyramidal or rounded growth habit.

They have dark green heart-shaped leaves, which are similar to aspen tree leaves but much larger.

Most lindens are deer-resistant except for those few that potentially are not.

Linden tree branches with light green leaves and tree trunk in the background

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The linden tree’s flowers, a favorite of bees, make their showing from May to July.

Lindens are vital to bees as they forage the trees for pollen and nectar.

Here are 10 species of linden trees to consider for your landscape.

Honey Bee pollinating and collecting nectar on an American basswood blossom

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However, with lindens, the native species can be sensitive to urban conditions, especially air pollution.

Known for its soft, lightweight wood, basswood was often used in Native American carvings.

The bark was also collected and made into fiber for weaving ropes, baskets, and other objects.

White blooms and green leaves on a Carolina basswood

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It has a full, rounded growth habit that’s less pyramidal than the American linden.

This species is often used as a street-side shade tree.

The European linden has better tolerance for urban conditions than do native lindens.

Green foliage of the European linden tree

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Because of this, pruning cuts should be smaller than 3 in.

The tree’s crown should be pruned to reduce wind exposure since the wood is on the weaker side.

It has a rounded pyramidal shape, which often droops slightly with age.

Green leaves and white buds on the Crimean linden tree

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This species bears large, sea-green leaves with serrated edges andsilverybacksides, and its fragrant flowers form in clusters.

The tree itself is shaped like a dome, with a moderate growth rate.

The tree is also a great shade tree well into autumn as it remains green longer than other trees.

Green leaves and berries of the Henry’s lime linden tree

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This tree is quite tolerant of heavy pruning and also does well in urban conditions.

Creamyyellow flowersappear in late spring, hanging in clusters.

In suburban or rural landscapes, however, it can be an excellent choice.

White flowers and green leaves on the larged-leaved lime linden tree

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It’s also quite tough, with better tolerance for urban conditions than most native lindens.

Some authorities regard this tree as a cultivar ofTilia tomentosa, assigning it the nameT.

Fragrant linden trees have complex tie to occasional bumble bee deaths.University of Minnesota.

Green and yellow autumn leaves on the little-leaf linden tree

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Ecophysiology of Tilia Americana Under Ozone Fumigation.

Disease And Insect Resistant Ornamental Plants.

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Green canopy of the silver linden tree

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Air Pollution Removal By Trees In Public Green Spaces In Strasbourg City, France.Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.

Green foliage and dark trunks of the white basswood linden tree

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Green foliage of the weeping silver linden, or pendant silver linden

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