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Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling'
Choose Sterling Silver Linden if you have room for a full shade tree and want fragrant early-summer bloom plus silver-backed foliage. The tradeoff: it needs open lawn space and is not a fit near wires, patios, or tight foundations.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The broad canopy, fragrant flowers, and silver leaf backs give it a strong presence without a fussy shape. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady, moderate pace, but it is not an instant-canopy tree. |
| Maintenance | B | It is adaptable once established, though young trees still need watering and structural pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | Its mature canopy belongs in open ground, not tight side yards or under utilities. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It casts useful shade, but the high-branching canopy is not a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sterling Silver Linden for homeowners with a true open lawn area, not for squeezing shade into a tight foundation or driveway planting.
| Mature Height | 45 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 35 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9a |
| Spacing | 35 ft |
| Sun | full sun |
| Moisture | dry to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal |
Yes, it has fragrant early-summer flowers that can draw bees.
Usually no; the flowers, bees, and canopy size make it better in lawn space.
It is fairly tidy for a shade tree, but flowers and leaves still drop seasonally.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21117
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Bought 8-10 ft and all were barely 8 if you count the container. Trees are thin and lots of brown branches and broken branches due you thrown in box truck no wrapping or anything. Hoping they survive and thicken up quick…
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
