TRUE NORTH AMERICAN LINDEN Tilia americana 'Duros'

Hardiness / Exposure: Zone 2 / Full sun

Height:  60 ft

Spread: 30 ft

Foliage Colour: Dark green

Fall Foliage: Golden

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Flower Colour: Yellow

Bloom Time: Early summer

Key Features: Lindens bloom in early summer with many yellow blooms thta attract pollinators.

Uses: Shade, feature tree

Planting Instructions: 

-Dig a hole 2-3 times the root ball width and same depth as root ball.

-Carefully remove plastic pot and cut through any circling roots.

-Position the root ball in the center of the hole and ensure the tree is standing straight. If necessary, tip the root ball to adjust the tree.

-Partially backfill the hole with loamy soil, tamp the soil with your heel to remove air pockets, water to settle the soil and finish backfilling around the root ball with good soil.  Avoid using heavy clay-based soil.

-Remove tags and labels.

-Water soil well at planting and continue to water throughout the summer. Do not not let the tree go dry.

-Applying mulch will help help retain moisture and reduce weeds.