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Mongolian Linden

Tilia mongolica

Malvaceae, formerly Tiliaceae · broadleaf · introduced

Quick Facts

Height
25–35 ft
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3b–8b
Fall Color
Gold, yellow
Origin
China, Mongolia and far eastern Russia

Diseases (4)

Cytospora spp. (synonyms: Leucostoma, Valsa) Canker
abiotic (drought, heat stress) or bacterial (Xylella fast... Leaf Scorch
Fumago vagans Sooty Mold
Sphaerulina azaleae (formerly Septoria azaleae) Leaf scorch (marginal leaf necrosis)

Pests (7)

Cinara occidentalis, Cinara abietis Aphid
Fall webworm
Nuculaspis californica Lecanium scale
Linden gall mite
Tetranychidae Spider mite
Linden aphid
Leaf galls

Also Known As

  • Mongolian Basswood

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