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Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa)

Form: Pyramidal in youth, Upright oval with age
Mature Height: 50′ to 70′
Mature Spread: 25′ to 40′
Use: Excellent street tree, tolerates heat and drought, urban tolerant, very pH adaptable, provides deep shade.
Notable Characteristics: Medium grower, Dense, formal form. Not showy yellow or yellow- green fall foliage
Limitations: American linden (Basswood) does best in forests. European varieties perform better as street trees.
Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge?