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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
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2gal
$45.00
10gal
$255.00
15gal
$285.00
16gal
$384.00
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:20-25 m
  • Spread:13-15 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
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.