Topping our list of favorite trees for Montana is the stately Tilia, familiarly known as Linden. We especially appreciate Lindens in urban yards and along boulevards where perhaps a more uniform look is desirable. Surprisingly, Linden isn’t a name on the tip of most people’s tongue, but in our estimation it should be! During the past four decades Blake Nursery has experienced total success with this magnificent tree. Without exception.
Linden has several cultivars that grow well in Montana, including “Greenspire”, “Redmond” and “American Sentry”. All have slightly different characteristics such as mature height and width, but below we list some generic qualities.
Here’s why Blake Nursery lobbies for Lindens:
superb hardiness: -30 F is not a problem
superior shade: dense canopy of shiny, heart shaped leaves
superior shape: mostly pyramidal with ideal symmetry
straight trunks: making them choice for urban planting
transplant success
rapid, steady growth
fragrant flowers
drought and heat tolerance
lack of pests
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