Linden Trees are trees in the Tilioideae subfamily of the mallow family. For other subfamilies of the mallow family, see Mallows and Flannelbushes.
Linden Place in western Woodland is named for linden trees.
American Linden (Tilia americana), also called American Basswood, is a fast-growing deciduous tree from eastern North America. Valued for its extremely dense shade, it usually grows 60 to 100 feet tall and has a lifespan of about 200 years. In 20 years, it might grow to 60 feet tall. It does not usually grow in wetlands, but it has a low tolerance for drought. It reproduces primarily by root suckers and is unusually difficult to propagate from seed. American Linden has "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts). It is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted as a street tree on 3rd Street.
Little-leaf Linden (Tilia cordata), also called Little-leaf Basswood, is a deciduous tree from Europe and Asia. It usually grows 60 to 130 feet tall. It has high water needs. Little-leaf Linden has "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts). It is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted at Charles Brooks Community Swim Center, City Park, Jack Slaven Park, Pioneer Park, Spring Lake Park, William Crawford, Sr., Park, Woodland City Cemetery, and Woodland Sports Park. It is also planted as a street tree on 1st Street, 2nd Street, College Street, County Road 102, Cross Street, East Gibson Road, Elm Street, Lemen Avenue, Locust Street, Main Street, Mallard Drive, North Street, Oak Avenue, Pioneer Avenue, Sports Park Drive, and Woodland Avenue.
