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.