Tilia x moltkei
Crimean linden · also Caucasian lime
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Tilia x moltkei, often referred to by its synonym Tilia x euchlora or Crimean Linden, is a large deciduous hybrid tree that starts with a pyramidal shape and matures into a broader, rounded canopy. It features glossy, ovate leaves and produces fragrant, pale yellow flowers in summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators. This tree is cold hardy, prefers full sun to partial shade, and moist, well-drained soils, making it adaptable to various urban landscape conditions.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 14,9394.3%—10 in
- 740.02%54 yr15 in
- 20.00%—76 in
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 50 ft
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Water needs
- High
- Drought tolerance
- Low
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 10 in, mean 10 in, 90th percentile 17 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Tilia in the catalogue
21 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
