Basswood

Tilia Americana

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Overview

Tilia americana, commonly known as Basswood, is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. Typically reaching 60-80 feet in height with a spread of 35-50 feet, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions. Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife, making it an ideal ecological addition to extensive landscape designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–8Climate Temperate

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — commonly known as Basswood

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Typically reaching 60-80 feet in height with a spread of 35-50 feet

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a deciduous tree valued for its adaptability and ornamental qualities

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — making it an ideal ecological addition to extensive landscape designs

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Tiliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Basswood (Tilia Americana) — commonly known as Basswood

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Typically reaching 60-80 feet in height with a spread of 35-50 feet

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a deciduous tree valued for its adaptability and ornamental qualities

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — making it an ideal ecological addition to extensive landscape designs

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — commonly known as the American Basswood or American Linden

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — making it a superb choice for landscape designs where space permits

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Averaging 60 to 80 feet in height with an equal or slightly lesser spread

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — the basswood boasts a dense

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — symmetrical crown when mature

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — which can provide a substantial amount of dappled shade

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal conditions.<br><br>The heart-shaped leaves

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — which are typically 4 to 8 inches in length and exhibit a subtle serration on the edges

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Come autumn, the foliage transitions to a delightful yellow color, contributing to the fall palette

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — emerge with a light green hue and mature to a deep

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — attracting pollinators such as bees

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Fragrant cream-colored flowers bloom in early summer

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — fertile soils with a preference for full sun to partial shade exposure

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — It exhibits a moderate to rapid growth rate

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — and typically requires minimal upkeep once established

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — though it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any damaged limbs

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — The tree also offers a highly workable wood

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