Little Leaf Linden 'Greenspire'

About this plant

The Tilia cordata 'Greenspire', commonly known as the Little Leaf Linden, is a highly esteemed shade tree celebrated for its formal, upright pyramidal growth habit and uniformly dense canopy. Its small, heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves create a lush appearance throughout the growing season, turning a lovely yellow in the fall. In early summer, 'Greenspire' produces clusters of fragrant, pale yellow flowers that are not only beautiful but also attract an abundance of pollinators, including bees. These blooms are followed by small, round, subtly ribbed fruits. This cultivar is an excellent choice for a wide range of landscape applications, from street tree plantings to specimen trees in parks and spacious residential yards, offering reliable shade and a refined aesthetic.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, including urban environments. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove any crossing branches. Protect young trees from deer rubbing.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.