Little Leaf Linden vs White Ash - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs White Ash

Tilia cordata

Fraxinus americana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Little Leaf Linden
White Ash

Little Leaf Linden is a large, deciduous shade tree that is native to Europe. The leaves are heart shaped with fine teeth on the margins. It has much smaller leaves than Large Leaf Linden.

Its small, fragrant yellow-green flowers are said to have medicinal properties and can also be used to make honey. Little leaf Linden is a great choice for a boulevard or large lot.

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash