How to Plant a Little Leaf Linden Tree

Plant the little leaf linden tree in an area of full to partial shade. Make sure there is enough room to accommodate tree's mature spread. The tree needs a moist, well-drained and neutral soil for best growth.

Shovel out a planting hole that is three times the diameter of the tree's container and as deep as the container. Break down the sides of the planting hole with a hand rake to allow the roots to expand faster.

Loosen the root ball by pressing gently around the container. Lay the container on its side and slip out tree. Do not pull tree by the trunk. Handle tree by the root ball.

Center the root ball in the planting hole, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil line. If the hole is too deep, remove the tree, add soil to the base and place it back in the hole.

Trim away ragged roots jutting from the root ball or any roots that were damaged during planting. Make the cuts with pruning shears. Clip any frayed ends. Fresh cuts on roots will grow better.

Fill the planting hole halfway with soil. Press lightly on the soil to settle it. Saturate the soil. Fill hole all the way to the top and water again. This will settle any air pockets. If gaps appear in the ground, add soil to level it.

Water the tree regularly to keep the soil moist, as the tree is not well-tolerant of drought.