{"product_id":"boulevard-linden","title":"Boulevard Linden","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Narrow Native Linden for Tight Minnesota Boulevards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoulevard Linden (\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boulevard') is an upright, narrow-pyramidal selection of our native basswood, bred specifically for street and boulevard planting where lateral space is tight. It keeps a strong central leader and a slim 25–30 foot spread at a stately 50–60 feet tall, carries dark-green heart-shaped leaves, and pours out powerfully fragrant pollinator flowers each early summer. Hardy through USDA zone 3, it's a tough, dependable native. Whether you're lining a narrow boulevard in Minneapolis, fitting a shade tree into a tight St. Paul side yard, or adding native pollinator value in Maple Grove, Boulevard delivers full-size presence in a slim footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoulevard Linden Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boulevard'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoulevard Linden, American Linden, Basswood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 feet — narrow, upright pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast — about 1.5–2.5 feet per year in Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Prefers consistent moisture; adapts to most soils with adequate water while establishing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — exceptionally cold-hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and urban soils; prefers moist, slightly alkaline loam. Handles a wide pH range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — dark-green heart-shaped leaves; tight pyramidal crown with a strong central leader\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant pale-yellow flowers in early summer — excellent pollinator forage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 3 — proven in Twin Cities winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — deer browse young lindens; protect the trunk and lower branches the first few years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePollinator Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — lindens are legendary nectar sources for honeybees and native bees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican linden \/ basswood (\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e) is native to Minnesota and eastern North America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoulevard Linden Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Boulevard and Street Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what Boulevard was bred for. Its tight, upright form fits narrow planting strips and tree lawns where a spreading shade tree would crowd the sidewalk or street, while still reaching a full 50–60 feet of height. The strong central leader keeps it clean with minimal pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShade Tree for Tighter Lots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slim 25–30 foot spread lets you put a big, native shade tree on a property that can't accommodate a wide canopy — a great fit for narrow side yards and urban lots in Minneapolis and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative Pollinator Anchor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native basswood selection, Boulevard supports local wildlife, and its fragrant early-summer flowers are a magnet for honeybees and native bees — a strong pick for Minnesota gardeners working with the Lawns to Legumes program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Boulevard Linden in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full growing season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes — typically mid-November in the Twin Cities. Avoid mid-summer planting in heat and humidity, and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Boulevard Linden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width but only as deep as the ball is tall, so the root flare sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools and won't drain, break through the clay layer or mound-plant slightly to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't build a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't grow beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — give a single specimen 20–25 feet of clearance; space a narrow boulevard row 25–30 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch watering ring to direct water to the roots, then flatten it before winter so it doesn't trap ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips in a wide ring, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Never use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Boulevard Linden in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply and slowly every 1–2 days. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3–6: every 5–7 days during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate (the Twin Cities average about 3 inches a month from June through August). \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October — so the tree doesn't push tender growth heading into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Boulevard appreciates consistent moisture but largely cares for itself, needing supplemental water mainly during extended droughts (two-plus weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Soak deeply to 8–12 inches every 7–14 days during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Boulevard Linden survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 3 and is reliably hardy in Twin Cities winters. Wrap the young trunk the first winter to prevent sunscald and buck rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow wide does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays narrow — about 25–30 feet wide at a tall 50–60 feet — which is the whole point. It gives you a full-size native linden in a slim profile for tight boulevards and side yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. American linden (\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e), or basswood, is native to Minnesota. 'Boulevard' is a narrow, upright selection bred for street planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding. The fragrant early-summer flowers are a top nectar source for honeybees and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any pests to know about?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lindens can attract Japanese beetles and aphids; aphid feeding sometimes leaves a sticky honeydew beneath the tree. Both are usually cosmetic on an established tree, but keep it in mind before planting directly over a patio or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Sentry Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e — another uniform, narrower native linden ideal for boulevards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedmond Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e — a larger native American linden with bold leaves and fragrant pollinator bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenspire Littleleaf Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic, smaller-leaved boulevard linden with a tidy pyramidal form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmstrong Gold Red Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slim, columnar maple for tight spaces with golden-orange fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinceton American Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Dutch-elm-disease-resistant native elm with a classic vase shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Boulevard Linden Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoulevard Linden is a full-size shade tree — most yards need just one, sited 20–25 feet from the house, garage, and other large trees. For a formal street or driveway allée, space trees 25–30 feet on center: a 100-foot boulevard run takes 4–5 trees; 150 feet takes 6. The narrow crown lets you plant closer to sidewalks and curbs than a spreading linden, but keep it 10+ feet from overhead lines — it will reach 50–60 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoulevard Linden Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart-shaped leaves unfold a fresh bright green up the tight pyramid, quickly casting cool shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant pale-yellow flowers drip nectar in late June — you'll hear the canopy literally humming with honeybees and native bees — followed by dense, dark-green shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crown turns a clear golden yellow, glowing along streets and side yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strong central leader and symmetrical branch structure make a handsome, tidy silhouette that handles snow and ice well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-sentry-linden\"\u003eAmerican Sentry Linden\u003c\/a\u003e — a sister narrow native linden; mixing the two keeps a boulevard row uniform but genetically diverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/greenspire-littleleaf-linden\"\u003eGreenspire Littleleaf Linden\u003c\/a\u003e — a tidy smaller-leaved linden for stepping the planting down in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/armstrong-gold-red-maple\"\u003eArmstrong Gold Red Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — a slim columnar maple whose golden-orange fall color complements the linden's yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/princeton-american-elm\"\u003ePrinceton American Elm\u003c\/a\u003e — a disease-resistant native elm that adds a classic vase shape to a native street-tree mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Boulevard Linden Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Boulevard if you want a tall native shade tree with serious pollinator value in a slim footprint — narrow boulevards, tight side yards, and urban lots with sun to part shade and reasonable moisture. It's not a fit if deer pressure is heavy and you won't protect the young trunk, or if you're planting directly over a prized patio or parked cars — aphid honeydew drip and Japanese beetles can be a seasonal nuisance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260804354353,"sku":"GT-T4093","price":452.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260804387121,"sku":"GT-T4094","price":535.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"BB","offer_id":54260804419889,"sku":"GT-T4095","price":548.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/boulevard-linden.jpg?v=1779426691","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/boulevard-linden","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}