Tilia americana American Linden
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 6.5-7.5
Form/Color Ovoid;75'-100';50'-75' wide spread; Stormwater Potentially tolerant of stormwater.
golden yellow in fall; clusters of pale Tolerance:
yellow flowers late June-early July; tan
brown samara September-October; Urban Tolerant of concrete; intolerant of soil
medium grower. Tolerance: compaction, performs well in the right
of way, minimal tolerance of pollution.
Habitat: Mesic ravines, coves, north and east
slope aspects, floodplain knobs, areas of
cool air drainage. Ecosystem Very low wildlife value.
Services:
Hydrology: Intolerant of flooding; moderate to well
drainage; average moisture levels.
Ornamental Golden yellow leaves in fall.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Susceptible to Verticillium wilt,
powdery mildew, leaf blight, canker.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Tsuga canadensis Hemlock
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4.6-6.5
Form/Color Broadly conical; 75'-100'; 35'-50' wide Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
spread; coniferous evergreen; light yellow Tolerance: tolerance.
male cone and pale green female cone
late May- early June; tan brown cone Urban Intolerant of soil compaction, sensitive
September - January. Tolerance: to ozone.
Habitat: Protected coves, mesic ravines, moist
cool valleys, north and east slope
aspects, benches, hollows under cliffs. Ecosystem Intermediate wildlife value for
Services: songbirds, small mammals, and
hoofed browsers; good winter cover
Hydrology: Very intolerant of flooding; well to poor for wildlife.
drainage; wet to average moisture levels.
Ornamental Dark green foliage year round.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Very susceptible to drought and heat;
susceptible to wooly adelgid; long
Shade Tolerant of shade. lifespan; medium to slow grower.
Tolerance: