{"product_id":"little-leaf-linden-tree","title":"Little Leaf Linden Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLittleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Littleleaf Linden is a premier choice for property owners seeking an elegant, symmetrical shade tree with unmatched urban durability. Renowned for its perfectly uniform, pyramidal canopy and glossy, heart-shaped leaves, this European classic brings architectural structure to any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn early summer, the tree is covered in clusters of intensely fragrant, pale yellow blossoms that perfume the air and act as a magnet for honeybees. Highly adaptable to compact soils, pollution, and heavy pruning, the Littleleaf Linden is the ultimate specimen tree for manicured lawns, clean streetscapes, or structured formal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Ecological Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pollinator Paradise:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely celebrated as one of the best summer nectar sources for honeybees, producing a sweet fragrance so potent you can often hear the gentle hum of pollinators from yards away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUrban Air Filter:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally tolerant of city smoke, exhaust, and restricted root zones, actively working to improve air quality in suburban and urban spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBird Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e The dense, tightly branched canopy provides safe nesting sites for songbirds, while the late-summer seed nutlets offer a reliable food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Honest Harvest (What to Expect)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally maintains an immaculate, symmetrical shape with minimal pruning, features highly flexible wood that resists wind damage, and handles heavy clay and varied pH levels like a champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Caveats:\u003c\/b\u003e While highly adaptable to city life, it can suffer from leaf scorch during intense, prolonged summer droughts if not watered. It is also a favorite of the Japanese beetle in mid-summer, which may require monitoring..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Tilia cordata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Littleleaf Linden, Small-Leaved Lime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 50–70 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 35–50 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium (12–24 inches per year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 100–150+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/b\u003e 800–1,100 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist, fertile, well-drained loams; highly adaptable to clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly adaptable (5.0–8.0); tolerates alkaline soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate; requires regular watering during dry summer stretches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Fragrant, creamy pale yellow clusters; early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Small, tan, rounded nutlets attached to leafy wings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense, uniform, pyramidal to ovate canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 30–40 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Symmetrical shade tree, street tree, specimen plant, formal privacy screen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Low to medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHydration:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturate the root ball thoroughly before planting, and drench the surrounding soil immediately afterward to establish strong root-to-soil contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a location with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Ensure adequate clearance from overhead power lines or buildings, as this tree develops a wonderfully broad canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/b\u003e Spread a 3-inch layer of wood mulch around the root zone to lock in moisture and protect its shallow root system from extreme summer heat. Keep mulch clear of the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/b\u003e This species is not highly drought-tolerant when young. Provide a deep soaking once a week during its first two growing seasons, scaling back only when winter dormancy sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally grows into a neat, formal shape. If structural shaping or lower-limb removal is desired, prune exclusively in the late winter or early spring while the tree is completely dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePest Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep an eye out for aphids or Japanese beetles in the peak of summer; a blast of water or organic neem oil can help protect the pristine heart-shaped foliage if a breakout occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ATM Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2-3ft","offer_id":51437035815207,"sku":"SC46A2","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4ft","offer_id":51437035847975,"sku":"ST46A3","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9094\/0711\/files\/LINDENLITTLELEAF12.png?v=1779845987","url":"https:\/\/atmgardens.com\/products\/little-leaf-linden-tree","provider":"ATM Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}