Little Leaf Linden vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs Blue Beech

Carpinus caroliniana

Tilia cordata

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Blue Beech
Little Leaf Linden

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

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.

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none