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Tilia tomentosa
Silver linden

Culture: Culture: Silver lindens are fast growing when young, slowing to a moderate growth rate in middle age. This species is a good choice for a fairly fast growing shade tree in either a home landscape or as a street tree.

Japanese Beetles appear to have less of a liking to the pubescent leaves of this species and thus it retains most of its foliage in good condition despite the presence of the beetles.

 
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