Lone Star™ is a very hardy little leaf linden with green heart shaped leaves. It has a neat and dense pyramidal crown. Moderate grower with yellow fall colour. Small yellow-greenish, inconspicuous flowers appear in summer and have a rich heavy scent, which make them much visited by bees.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal
Mature Height: 9 – 12m (30 – 40ft.)
Mature Spread: 6 – 7m (20 – 23ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Yellow-green
Flowering Time: June – July
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning bright yellow in the fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist moisture levels and well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.