American Linden (Tilia spp.)
| Form: | Tall, with numerous low hung branches becomes ovate or oblong in shape. |
| Mature Height: | 60′ to 80′ |
| Mature Spread: | 30′ to 40′ |
| Use: | Formal large tree provides deep shade for wide streets, boulevard, and park tree in open landscape areas. |
| Notable Characteristics: | Dense foliage, Formal form, Yellow or yellow-brown fall foliage |
| Limitations: | American Linden (Basswood) does best in forests. European varieties like ‘Greenspire’, Prestige perform better as street trees. Not suitable for street tree planting. Bees are sometimes an issue. |
| Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? | Linden Avenue & Hawthorne Avenue Avon Terrace & Forest Avenue Wildwood Terrace & Sherman Avenue |
