Description
Tilia americana ‘McKSentry’ / American Sentry® Linden
Planting Points: Known for its strong central leader and uniformly upright form, more refined and narrower than many American lindens. Produces fragrant creamy‑yellow flowers in early summer—excellent for pollinators. More urban‑tolerant than many lindens: handles pollution, compacted soils, and limited boulevards well. Moderate growth rate with excellent cold hardiness. Develops a dense canopy that casts strong shade. Water regularly during establishment; becomes moderately drought‑tolerant as it matures. Prune during dormancy; minimal shaping needed thanks to naturally formal structure. Less prone to Japanese beetle feeding than Littleleaf Linden, though monitoring is still wise in heavy‑pressure regions. Long‑lived and durable, making it a reliable municipal and residential tree.
Siting This Tree: Excellent for narrow boulevards, urban streetscapes, and parkways due to its controlled width. Perfect for residential front yards, formal landscapes, and alleés. Great tree where shade is desired but lateral space is limited. Performs well in parks, campuses, and commercial landscapes thanks to toughness and uniformity. Avoid low, wet soils or deep shade.
