Is Silver Linden safe for pets?

Yes, Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Silver Linden easy to care for?

Silver Linden has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Silver Linden grow indoors?

Silver Linden is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) is a perennial tree in the Malvaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tilia tomentosa is a large deciduous tree known for its attractive silvery underside of leaves and fragrant flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Silver Linden

Tilia Tomentosa

Tilia tomentosa is a large deciduous tree known for its attractive silvery underside of leaves and fragrant flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, clay, silty

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:shade, specimen tree, street tree

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silver Linden

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae

Genus:Tilia