Sentry Linden

In the USA, Tilia americana is known as ‘McKSentry’ to remember its breeder, Mackay Nurseries in Wisconsin. It was first introduced into the UK in the mid-1700s, and this recent clone is great for urban planting with a pyramidal habit.

Lush, large green leaves are fully grown by midsummer, creating much-needed shade for scorched urban streets and parks.

Tilia americana American Sentry will thrive on most free-draining soils and can tolerate quite dry conditions when established.

It makes a large tree, so it is unsuitable for most garden environments but is a great candidate for parkland and estates.

Its large leaves turn to yellow in the autumn before falling in November.

Mature height 12-17m

Common names

Sentry Linden

Height of tree

12-17m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Pyramidal

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees, Urban

Looks good in

Summer

Location

Garden, Avenue

Genus

Tilia