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What type of linden tree is this? #772557
Asked September 21, 2021, 2:39 PM EDT
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
It's not possible to identify the exact cultivar or species in this manner. However, there are a number of options for Lindens that work well in Minnesota landscapes. Some are:
American Linden (Tilia americana)
Cultivars include: American Sentry Linden (T. americana 'McSentry'); Boulevard Linden (T. americana 'Boulevard'); Frontyard Linden (T. americana 'Bailyard'); Redmond Linden (T. americana 'Redmond')
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
Cultivars include: Corinthian Linden (T. cordata 'Corzam'); Greenspire Linden (T. cordata 'Greenspire')
Check with your local nursery or garden center for these plants. I recommend waiting until spring to plant just because we are still in a drought and transplanting can add more stress to a tree. Planting in the spring also gives a tree the entire growing season to get established in its new location.
When you do plant, be sure to plant correctly and to water your new tree sufficiently. Here are a couple Extension pages to help:
https://extension.umn.edu/how/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/watering-newly-planted-trees-and-shrubs