Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling Silver', commonly known as Silver Linden, is a striking deciduous tree prized for its silvery-green foliage and graceful form. This cultivar features shimmering silver undersides of leaves that create a luminous effect when they catch sunlight or sway in the breeze. 'Sterling Silver' blooms with clusters of small, creamy-yellow flowers in summer, attracting pollinators such as bees. Ideal for urban landscapes due to its tolerance for pollution, heat, and drought, it provides shade and aesthetic appeal. Its upright, symmetrical growth makes it excellent for large spaces or streetscapes.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 40–50' x 30–40'
- Habit: Pyramidal to rounded
- Bloom/interest: Summer, creamy-yellow flowers; ornamental foliage
- Hardiness zone: 4–7
- Soil tolerance: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to alkaline or clay soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: High
