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Tilia americana McKSentry ('American Sentry®')

American Sentry® Basswood

Fragrant, pale yellow blooms are followed by small nutlets on this uniform tree sporting a strong, central leader.

  • »  Uniform oval crown with a strong central leader
  • »  Medium-green oval leaves turn a bright yellow in the fall
  • »  Fragrant pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring
  • »  Small nutlets with attached wings follow the flowers
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White, Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tilia americana 'McKSentry'

A good shade tree tolerating some shade and drought, this smaller growing hardy cultivar is suitable for a smaller landscape.