Silver linden

Silver linden (Tilia tomentosa)

Silver linden, also known as European white linden, European white lime

The silver linden, a large deciduous tree known for its shimmering leaves and nectar-rich, creamy white flowers, attracts both bees and butterflies. In Romania, a bronze bust honors the poet Mihai Eminescu, who frequently spent time beneath this tree with his beloved, Veronica Micle.

Key Facts About Silver linden

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Attributes of Silver linden

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
12 m to 21 m
Spread
8 m to 14 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Silver Gray
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White Cream

Scientific Classification of Silver linden

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malvales
Family
Mallow
Genus
Lindens
Species
Silver linden