Silver linden (Tilia tomentosa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Silver linden on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Malvaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Silver linden
The Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) is a large, elegant deciduous tree, prized for its dense foliage with dark green upper surfaces and silvery, pubescent undersides, giving it a distinctive appearance. In summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, pale yellow flowers. It's an excellent choice as a shade tree in parks, large gardens, or avenues, providing beauty and a pleasant aroma.
Native range
Southeastern Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils, though it favors deep, fertile, and well-drained ones. Watering should be regular during the first few years to establish the root system, and then it tolerates moderate drought periods once mature. Ensure it's planted in a location with ample space for its mature size and avoid excessive soil compaction around the base of the trunk.
How to save a dying Silver linden
- Warning signs
- Pale or yellowing leaves, general wilting, premature leaf drop, weak shoots.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not waterlogged soil), protect from direct sun if young, and ensure drainage. Add compost.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or prolonged extreme drought. Also transplant shock.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't fully rotten and there are green shoots. Act fast.