Scientific Name: Tilia platyphyllos
Genus: Tilia
Family: Tiliaceae
Genus: Tilia
Family: Tiliaceae
This is a deciduous tree with a dense compact crown. It has small, fragrant, yellowish-white flowers in drooping clusters. The leaves, from 2-5 inches long, are the largest of the European species. The Linden is often used for street and park planting in Europe and the United States.