- Family :
- Tiliacea
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness Zone :
- 2b
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 24 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 16 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 11 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal, then rounding.
- Roots :
- Deep
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Deep, rich and moist; Adaptable to all soil types; Medium moisture; Neutral pH.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight sensitivity to nectria dieback and to decay. Slight sensitivity to the linden borer and to some defoliating insects.
- Special comments :
- Adapted to every type of soil; Native; Leaves and bracts can be used in the preparation decoctions.
