ealt hy and about 30 years old but I worry about it when the wind blows
Topping a tree is never a good idea. It looks unsightly and produces masses of water sprouts. it would be better to remove the tree entirely. You could try propagating a branch and starting it over further from the home.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-trees-from-twigs.htm
I planted this tree about 10 years ago (Long Island, NY). It has gained height and girth, and appears to be healthy. However, it gets flower buds every Spring, but the vast majority of buds fall off prior to blooming. Any idea why this is happening? I planted it as a source of nectar for my honey bees, but they have never get the chance.
I did some research on little leaf lindens and didn't find mention of this as a common problem. They are susceptible to several pests that feed on the leaves and I'm sure the buds, too. You might try spraying for insects at bud set.
Here are a couple articles that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/why-healthy-blooms-fall.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden/diseases-of-linden-trees.htm
ee? Whole tree remains, about 8\'ft tall. Growth is coming from lower trunk, not a stump
It sounds like the upper graft portion, which is usually a different Linden species, has died. It sounds like the bottom portion, or the rootstock, is still alive. This WILL be a new tree or trees, but it may not be the tree that you purchased.
In the future, these trees will prefer a Spring or Fall planting. The heat of Summer will almost always cause the transplant to fail.
Here are some articles to help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-a-graft-collar.htm
I couldn't find any mention of that in my research. If trees are not planted properly, i.e., roots encircling the rootball were not cut, the tree can become girdled in the future, if it lives at all. These articles may be of interest.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden/linden-tree-information.ht
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden/diseases-of-linden-trees.htm
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/linden/branchesthin.html
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1734-linden-trees/
My tree leaves on the top and bottom are full of black bumps. Also, many of the leaves look like they were chewed on or something. Seems worse on the very top the leaves are more loaded up there didn’t really notice it till about the last month and it was already pretty much full blown at this time.
This is characteristic of Black Spot. This fungus is treatable, however. There are several fungicides on the market, both natural and synthetic.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Hello. I have a large leaf Linden tree in my backyard. I also have soil that could rival concrete for hardness. Nothing, not even many weeds, grow in a large circumference under the tree. I am trying to find something under it that is easy to maintain. I do not want something that will spread out into the rest of my yard as I have several dogs; therefore, mulch, bark, or gravel type of elements are not viable options. I am thinking of something like adding in more soil and a moss type of ground cover. I am wondering if you would have any ideas for me. Thank you for your time and effort in this matter.
The best thing you can put under a tree canopy is mulch, especially in your case with the compacted soil. Planting a groundcover will only compete for nutrients and water with the tree, and you can damage feeder roots of the tree while digging in plants.
A hardwood mulch would work well, out to the dripline. Adding a landscape edging around the mulch should keep it from getting tracked into the grass by the dogs. It also will help maintain moisture for the tree. Be careful not to put the mulch right up against the tree, but about 4 inches away from the tree.
Adding soil under the tree is also not recommended as it can prevent oxygen from reaching the roots.