Tilia americana

American Linden, Basswood, American Basswood

Family: Tiliaceae Linden


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Pollard, screen, specimen, street tree
Height 75' to 80' / 22.80m to 24.40m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive