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Tilia cordata 'Firecracker'
Common name:
Firecracker littleleaf linden
Family:
Tiliaceae (linden family)
Distribution:
Species native to Europe and w. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
A deciduous tree with broad, conical habit and good branching character. Attains a height of 60-70' with a 40-50' spread. Flowers are small, but very fragrant in June- July. Fall color is yellow. Makes one of the best street and shade trees. Foliage very attractive to Japanese beetles.
Locations
1:
MAG: CB09
(CB09)
• Accession: D1999-0163.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
MAG: CE10
(CE10)
• Accession: D1999-0163.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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