Hardiness
Zone 4 to 7
Discover the plant
Silver linden 'Sterling Silver'
FamilyMalvaceae
Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling Silver' is a remarkable lime tree with two-tone foliage: glossy dark green above and silver below, creating a shimmering effect in the slightest breeze. Its regular oval to pyramidal shape makes it an excellent avenue tree or shade tree for large spaces. Highly resistant to urban pollution and drought once well established, it offers discreet but very fragrant summer flowering that attracts pollinators. Robust and undemanding, it is an elegant and durable choice for landscaping.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Not very demanding; an annual supply in spring is sufficient
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune
Flower colorPale yellow
Foliage colorSilvery green on the reverse, yellow in autumn
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, ovoid, grayish, discreet dried fruits, at the end of summer
Maximum height13 to 21 meters (45 to 70 feet)
Maximum width7.5 to 12 meters (25 to 40 feet)
Growth rateModerate; about 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) per year
Hardiness zoneZone 4 to 7
Minimum temperature-34°C
