Little Leaf Linden vs Thornless Honeylocust - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs Thornless Honeylocust

Tilia cordata

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

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Little Leaf Linden
Thornless Honeylocust

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.

Thornless Honey Locust makes an excellent shade tree with its lacy foliage and dappled shade. The leaves are honey-yellow, light and airy, providing interesting color and texture to your landscape. This variety is thornless, and the seeds and pods provide food for wildlife such as deer and squirrels.

The Thornless Honey Locust is tolerant of drought, various soil conditions, and even road salt.

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Thornless Honeylocust Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: light and thin
Flowers: yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no