Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden Tree 2'-3' Bare Root for Zones 3-7 - Hardy Shade & Ornamental Tree

Littleleaf Linden Tree Overview

The Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) is a hardy deciduous tree known for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers. This live bare root plant, measuring 2 to 3 feet, is suitable for USDA zones 3 through 7. It is an excellent choice for shade and ornamental purposes in residential and urban landscapes.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Tilia cordata
• Plant Size: 2'-3' live bare root
• Fragrant yellow flowers bloom in summer
• Dense, symmetrical canopy providing ample shade
• Hardy and low-maintenance
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Adaptable to various soil types including loamy, sandy, and clay
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 50-70 feet at maturity

Growing Information

The Littleleaf Linden thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires moderate watering and can tolerate occasional drought once established. Planting in well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment will support healthy growth. Its upright growth habit and dense canopy make it ideal for shade and ornamental use.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.