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Linden American
Common Name: Linden
Botanical Name: Tilia americana
Variety: American
Blossom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May-Jun
Zone: 3 to 7
Exposure: Sun to Part Sun
Mature Height: 60'
Mature Width: 50'
Notes: A variety prized for its pyramidal shape throughout its life. A valuable shade tree for street planting. Largest leaves of the lindens. Dense foliage is glossy green with bright yellow fall color. Fragrant yellow flowers in summer. Clean habit.