A refined, compact shade tree with a crisp, upright shape and sweet summer fragrance, perfect for polished streetscapes and smaller yards
FEATURES:
- Neat, upright pyramidal form that stays tidy and proportional as it matures
- Fragrant pale yellow summer blooms that bring pollinators and a gentle honeyed scent
- Smaller-scale linden ideal for tighter spaces where big shade trees won’t fit
- Dense green canopy for comfortable shade and a clean, tailored look
- Excellent street and driveway tree for repeating rows and formal rhythm
- Fall color in golden-yellow tones for a warm seasonal finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want that “tree-lined boulevard” look, consistency is everything. Repeat Corinthian® Linden at even spacing, keep the understory simple, and let the matching forms do the heavy lifting. Add warm, low lighting along the row, and you’ve basically created a scene that looks like it came with a soundtrack.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 35-45' tall
- Mature Width: 20-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 20-25' apart
Corinthian® Linden
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Tilia cordata 'Corzam'
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A refined, compact shade tree with a crisp, upright shape and sweet summer fragrance, perfect for polished streetscapes and smaller yards
FEATURES:
- Neat, upright pyramidal form that stays tidy and proportional as it matures
- Fragrant pale yellow summer blooms that bring pollinators and a gentle honeyed scent
- Smaller-scale linden ideal for tighter spaces where big shade trees won’t fit
- Dense green canopy for comfortable shade and a clean, tailored look
- Excellent street and driveway tree for repeating rows and formal rhythm
- Fall color in golden-yellow tones for a warm seasonal finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want that “tree-lined boulevard” look, consistency is everything. Repeat Corinthian® Linden at even spacing, keep the understory simple, and let the matching forms do the heavy lifting. Add warm, low lighting along the row, and you’ve basically created a scene that looks like it came with a soundtrack.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 35-45' tall
- Mature Width: 20-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 20-25' apart
Why plant Corinthian® Linden?
Corinthian® Linden is the linden for people who love a classic shade canopy but want it in a more disciplined silhouette. It grows with a naturally upright, pyramidal shape, giving you structure that looks designed from day one. In summer, it adds a bonus that feels downright luxurious: pale yellow, fragrant blooms that draw bees and bring a soft honeyed scent to the garden. It’s the kind of tree that makes a street feel welcoming and a front yard feel finished.
This is a great choice for modern lots and formal landscapes where symmetry matters. You get shade, fragrance, and a tidy form that doesn’t sprawl.
How to use Corinthian® Linden in the landscape?
Use it as a primary shade tree in a front yard where the upright form adds height and canopy without overwhelming the space. It’s especially effective along streets and driveways, planted in repeating rows to create a clean, formal rhythm and a welcoming sense of enclosure. In larger foundation beds, it can anchor a corner planting while still leaving room for layered shrubs and perennials beneath. Place it near patios or seating areas if you’d like to enjoy the summer fragrance, and keep the base planting simple so the refined silhouette remains the star.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are pale yellow and fragrant, appearing in summer and attracting bees and other pollinators.
Yes. Corinthian® is valued for a more compact, upright form compared to broader shade trees, making it a strong option where you want shade and structure without a wide spread.
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to develop good structure when young. Once established, it typically needs only occasional maintenance pruning.
