Little Leaf Linden vs Neon Flash Spiraea - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs Neon Flash Spiraea

Tilia cordata

Spiraea japonica Neon Flash

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Little Leaf Linden
Neon Flash Spiraea

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.

Neon Flash Spiraea is a colorful, low maintenance, and multi-purpose shrub.

Late spring to fall you'll be drawn to its vibrant neon red blooms that rest on a neat mound of green foliage. If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Neon Flash Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Neon Flash Spiraea Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: burgundy bronze
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: pale to bright pink
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no