{"product_id":"redmond-linden","title":"Redmond Linden","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Native Shade Tree That Fills the Yard With Fragrant Pollinator Bloom\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedmond Linden (\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Redmond') is a classic shade tree prized for its uniform pyramidal-to-oval form, dense canopy of bold heart-shaped leaves, and intensely fragrant pale-yellow flowers that draw bees and pollinators from across the neighborhood each early summer. A selection of our native basswood, it's tough, adaptable, and reliably hardy through USDA zone 3, finishing the season in clean golden yellow. Whether you want a stately shade tree for a Maple Grove backyard, a pollinator powerhouse in an Edina garden, or a dependable boulevard tree in St. Paul, Redmond is a Upper Midwest favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRedmond 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 'Redmond'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedmond Linden, American Linden, Basswood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–75 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–35 feet\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\u003e3–7 (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; prefers moist, fertile, 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 — large, bold, heart-shaped leaves; dense pyramidal-oval crown\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 — one of the hardiest large shade trees\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\u003eRedmond Linden Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStately Shade Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedmond's dense, uniform crown casts deep, even shade and develops into a grand, long-lived tree. Its tidy pyramidal-oval shape needs little corrective pruning, making it a low-fuss centerpiece for larger Twin Cities yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator and Native Garden Anchor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew shade trees feed pollinators like a linden. The fragrant early-summer flowers are a magnet for honeybees and native bees — a major draw for Minnesota gardeners working with the Lawns to Legumes program. As a native basswood selection, Redmond also supports local wildlife and fits naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoulevard and Municipal Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts uniform form and tolerance of urban soil and a wide pH range make Redmond a long-standing choice for boulevards and municipal plantings across the Upper Midwest. Keep it back from the heaviest direct road-salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Redmond 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 Redmond 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 30–35 feet of clearance from buildings and other large trees; space a boulevard row or allee 35–40 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond Linden survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 3 and is one of the hardiest large shade trees for the Twin Cities. Wrap the young trunk the first winter to prevent sunscald and buck rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. American linden (\u003cem\u003eTilia americana\u003c\/em\u003e), also called basswood, is native to Minnesota and a key part of our hardwood forests. 'Redmond' is a selected cultivar bred for a uniform pyramidal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding. Lindens are among the best nectar trees there are — the fragrant early-summer flowers hum with honeybees and native bees, making Redmond a top pick for pollinator-focused Minnesota landscapes.\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 on whatever sits beneath the tree. Both are usually cosmetic on an established tree, but keep that in mind before planting directly over a patio or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Redmond handles Minnesota clay-loam and a wide pH range, including the slightly alkaline soils common in the metro, which makes it easy to place.\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 — a narrower, uniform native linden ideal for boulevards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenspire Littleleaf Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic, smaller-leaved linden with a tidy pyramidal form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoulevard Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, upright native linden for tighter spaces.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sunset Red Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant orange-red fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Redmond Lindens Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedmond is a large specimen shade tree — one anchors a typical yard. Give a single tree 30–35 feet of clear width from buildings, wires, and other large trees. For a boulevard row or formal allee on a larger property, space trees 35–40 feet on center (a 120-foot frontage takes 4 trees). For a pollinator-focused landscape, one linden plus an understory of flowering shrubs and perennials does more for bees than several of almost anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRedmond Linden Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big, heart-shaped leaves unfold into a dense, uniform pyramidal crown of fresh green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline season — intensely fragrant pale-yellow flowers in early summer hum audibly with honeybees and native bees, followed by deep, cooling shade all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy turns a clean golden yellow before dropping its leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong central leader and symmetrical branch structure give the bare tree a stately silhouette; buds and twigs feed overwintering wildlife.\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 — the narrower native linden; use it where the boulevard strip is too tight for Redmond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/greenspire-littleleaf-linden\"\u003eGreenspire Littleleaf Linden\u003c\/a\u003e — a finer-textured linden cousin for a coordinated street planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boulevard-linden\"\u003eBoulevard Linden\u003c\/a\u003e — upright native form that pairs with Redmond for a layered linden grove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/princeton-american-elm\"\u003ePrinceton American Elm\u003c\/a\u003e — a vase-shaped native companion for a classic Upper Midwest canopy mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Redmond Linden Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedmond thrives in full sun to part shade in most Minnesota soils — clay-loam and alkaline pH included — and wants consistent moisture and real room: plan for 50–75 feet of height and a 30–35 foot spread. It's the top choice if you want a native shade tree that feeds pollinators. Young trees need trunk and branch protection from deer. It's not a fit for small lots, spots under wires, or directly over a patio or parked cars — aphid honeydew can be sticky — and in high-deer areas an unprotected young linden will get browsed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260804550961,"sku":"GT-T4120","price":397.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260804583729,"sku":"GT-T4121","price":452.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"BB","offer_id":54260804616497,"sku":"GT-T4122","price":493.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/redmond-linden.jpg?v=1779426694","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/redmond-linden","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}