European Linden
Tilia europaea
Malvaceae, formerly Tiliaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
100 ft
Spread
50 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil pH
4.5-7.5 (strongly acidic to slightly alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 3a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall Color
Yes
Origin
Europe
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AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
Fall webwormHigh
Larval Feeding & Web Building
Sooty MoldModerate
Heavy Mold Colonization
Lecanium scaleModerate
Spring Feeding & Egg Production
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (7)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.