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Tilia americana Boulevard

Boulevard Basswood

A suitable tree for sites where height is needed, but width is limited. Ascending branches, dark green foliage, yellow fall colour and fragrant, yellow flowers are characteristic to this plant.

  • »  Narrowly pyramidal, oval crown with upright growing branches
  • »  Dark green oval leaves turn to a 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

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:13-15 m
  • Spread:6-8 m
  • Bloom Color: 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
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tilia americana 'Boulevard'

A good shade tree tolerating some shade and drought, this hardy cultivar is also suitable for a street tree with its narrow form.