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Corinthian Littleleaf Linden

Scientific name: Tilia cordata ‘Corzam’
Taxonomy
Family:Tiliaceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:45 ft
Width:15 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:June to July
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Corinthian Linden is the narrowest of the Littleleaf linden cultivars. It features branches which are evenly spaced around the trunk making it a neat, formal looking tree. The dark green foliage is elegant during the summer before turning yellow in the fall.

  Morphology:
This deciduous trees grows to 45’ tall but stays under 15’ in width. It features leaves which are 2-4 inches wide. They are simple heart shaped leaves with the characteristic cordate base and short acuminate tip.

Small fragrant yellow-white flowers appear in June, forming loose drooping clusters. Flower clusters come with a leaf-like bract. The fragrant flowers are highly attractive to bees. Later, a small round nutlet (0.3" in diameter) forms from the flower
  Adaptation:
Corinthian Linden requires partial shade to look its best but can do well in full sun. It likes a moist well-drained site.

  Pests:
None reported.
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