Little Leaf Linden vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

Tilia cordata

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Discovery Japanese Elm
Little Leaf Linden

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

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.

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: any
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: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none