Tilia cordata 'Greenspire’

Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’, or Greenspire Littleleaf Linden, is a compact deciduous shade tree with a narrow, upright pyramidal form and a strong central leader. Its small, heart-shaped green leaves form a dense summer canopy, complemented by fragrant pale-yellow flowers in early summer that attract pollinators.

They look excellent when planted in formal avenues, streetscapes, and public parks, offering structured shade and a clean, elegant silhouette. Well-suited for tight planting spaces and urban conditions, Greenspire tolerates air pollution, soil compaction, and moderate drought once established.

For enhanced landscape impact, it pairs well with underplantings of shade-tolerant perennials or low-growing shrubs to soften its structured form and add seasonal interest. Low maintenance and adaptable to various soils, it is ideal for civic plantings, formal driveways, and urban green spaces.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!