Little Leaf Linden vs American Sycamore - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Tilia cordata

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American Sycamore
Little Leaf Linden

American Sycamore is the largest tree native to eastern North America. Generally too large and messy to be a street tree, American Sycamore thrives in large, open spaces, such as an acreage or farm.

The bark is one of the main features that draw people to this tree. The outer bark flakes off in irregular pieces to reveal an attractive white, green, and cream colored inner layer, providing winter interest.

American Sycamore has an extremely fast growth rate, gaining up to 6 ft in one year, and will easily reach its mature height in a short period of time. Be wary of this trees' root system, as it's typically very extensive and needs lots of room to expand.

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. Littleleaf Linden is a great choice for a boulevard or large lot.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none