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Tilia americana
Basswood (American Linden)
A tall, stately tree suitable for planting in large areas. They are pyramidal in shape when young, oval to rounded at maturity. A rapid grower with large dark green leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.
- » Oval to rounded crown with upright growing branches
- » Ovate, dark green leaves turn a pale yellow in the fall
- » Fragrant, pale yellow flowers
- » Small nutlets with attached leafy wings follow the flowers
- » Winter twigs and buds are reddish in colour
- » Bloom Time: Late spring
1gal
$26.25
2gal
$43.50
10gal
$255.00
15gal
$279.00
16gal
$435.00
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Tilia americana
Native to Ontario and parts of North America.
The common name "basswood" is derived from "bastwood", in reference to the tough, inner bark (bast) which has been used to make rope and mats.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tilia americana
A good, native, shade tree tolerating some shade and drought, but generally intolerant to pollution.