Tilia americana

American Sentry Linden

American Sentry linden (Tilia americana 'McKSentry') develops a straight trunk and an evenly arranged, pyramidal canopy. Its green leaves turn yellow in autumn, providing a clear seasonal change in a durable shade tree.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 45 ft
• Width: About 30 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 3
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45 ft

Width

30 ft

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No