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Sterling Linden
Dark-green leaves flash silver as their densely hairy undersides turn in the wind, giving this linden its characteristic two-tone summer appearance. The tomentose leaf surfaces make ‘Sterling’ less attractive to Japanese beetle feeding, and the foliage turns yellow in fall.
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Description
Dark-green leaves flash silver as their densely hairy undersides turn in the wind, giving this linden its characteristic two-tone summer appearance. The tomentose leaf surfaces make ‘Sterling’ less attractive to Japanese beetle feeding, and the foliage turns yellow in fall.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling Silver’ |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Tilleul Sterling Silver |
| Site Use | Specimen Plant, Urban Tolerant |
| Height | 45 Feet |
| Spread | 35 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Yellow |
| Plant Shape | Broadly Pyramidal |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Flowering | Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Maintenance | Low Maintenance |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average, Drought Tolerant |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Pollinators |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
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