Tilia cordata: Littleleaf Linden Seeds

Zones: 4 to 8 Mature Height: 70 feet Mature Spread: 40 feet The Littleleaf Linden makes a good lawn or street tree. Small shiny dark green leaves are lopsided and heart-shaped. The last of the lindens to bloom. Produces small yellow flowers in midsummer. Yellow fall colour. Upright, densely branched rounded crown when mature. The perfect street tree! When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Littleleaf Linden has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 70 feet in height and 40 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 4 to 8. Enjoys full to part sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days Germination: Sow seed 1/2 inch deep , tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, cover seedbed with some shade. Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring. Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.