Large Leaf Linden vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Large Leaf Linden vs Blue Beech

Carpinus caroliniana

Tilia platyphyllos

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Blue Beech
Large 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.

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow-white
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime