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American Sentry Linden tree with a tall narrow shape and dense green foliage along a suburban street

American Sentry® Linden

Tilia americana 'McKSentry'

$1,595.00 USD
Sale price  $1,595.00 USD Regular price 

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A stately native shade tree with a symmetrical form, fragrant flowers, and unmatched urban resilience

FEATURES:

  • Upright pyramidal shape offers a formal, elegant presence
  • Large heart-shaped leaves turn golden-yellow in fall
  • Fragrant pale yellow blooms attract pollinators in early summer
  • Excellent tolerance to city conditions and compacted soils
  • Native tree that supports local wildlife and ecosystems
  • Ideal for streetscapes, campuses, and residential front yards
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

If you're planting multiple trees, spacing is key. The American Sentry® Linden's naturally symmetrical form looks best when evenly spaced in a row or staggered pattern. Consider planting in sets of three to create a sense of rhythm and flow in larger landscapes.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 3-8
Mature Height 50-60' tall
Mature Width 20-30' wide
Exposure Full Sun
Spacing 25-30' apart

Why Plant American Sentry® Linden?

American Sentry® Linden brings classic beauty and modern resilience together in one powerful package. This refined selection of our native American Linden grows in a tidy upright form, making it a perfect candidate for structured landscapes or tight urban settings. Its early summer flowers fill the air with a light, sweet fragrance and support countless bees and beneficial pollinators. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, this tough performer is an ideal choice for those who want a tree that is both graceful and grounded in North American ecology. American Sentry® stands tall and strong, offering decades of shade and environmental impact.

How to use American Sentry® Linden in the landscape?

Use American Sentry® Linden as a formal street tree, a stately front yard feature, or a reliable shade provider for outdoor gathering spaces. Its narrow profile allows it to fit into narrower spaces without sacrificing height or presence. Line a driveway, frame a walkway, or plant in a row along a property line for a sense of order and permanence.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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