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American Sentry® Linden

Tilia americana 'McKSentry' (American Sentry®)

Category: Deciduous Tree • Linden

Discover the American Sentry® Linden, a stunning shade tree with fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.

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Mature Height: 50-60 feet

Mature Width: 30-40 ft

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-8

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The American Sentry® Linden is a deciduous tree known for its upright growth habit and dense foliage. It produces fragrant yellow flowers in summer, attracting pollinators and providing shade.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Adaptable to various soil conditions.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenshade tree

Special Features

Fragrant flowersattractive foliagegood shade provider

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for large spaces due to its size. Provides excellent shade and visual interest throughout the seasons.

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