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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring 

Native to: Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Asia
Introduced to: United Kingdom, USA
Native
Introduced

Tilia tomentosa

Silver Lime, Silver Linden


In Stock: 82.011 lb (Total:84.638lb)

  • Tilia tomentosa

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2.63 lb
82.01 lb

Details

Germination:
71%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
4,317
Quantity:
82.01 lb
Collected in:
Hungary
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
4
Item ID:
1831784

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring 

Native to: Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Asia
Introduced to: United Kingdom, USA
Native
Introduced
Discover the elegance of Tilia tomentosa, commonly known as Silver Linden or Silver Lime, a magnificent deciduous tree renowned for its dazzling foliage and fragrant blooms. Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, this majestic species graces landscapes with a height of 50-70 feet and a broad, pyramidal crown. Its glossy dark green leaves reveal a silvery-white underside that dances gracefully in the breeze. In June to July, clusters of creamy-yellow, aromatic flowers attract pollinators, creating a melodious hum as bees are drawn to its nectar-rich blooms.

Ideal for zones 4 to 7, silver Linden thrives in moist, well-drained loamy soils, enduring urban conditions and drought with resilience. With a low maintenance requirement, it serves as a stunning shade, parkway, or street tree, adding visual interest with vibrant foliage and showy nutlets in late summer.

Enhance your outdoor space with this ornamental centerpiece, perfect for expansive lawns, urban avenues, or as a striking standalone specimen.

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