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Tilia americana
American Basswood
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native; Fast growing shade tree
- Large, branching crown; dense branches
- Fragrant, small yellow flowers attract bees
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Native
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to fertile, medium moisture, well-drained, loamy soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates some drought once established. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring when the tree is dormant. Young plants can be fertilized in early spring with a balanced fertilizer, mature trees can be fertilized less. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 50-80 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Price Level 1: $74.99~#3
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 2-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Fast Growing
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Tilia
Common Name: Linden
Medium to large deciduous tree with large, ovate, dark green leaves, serrate margins and often silvery undersides. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers bloom in early summer. Fall color may be pale green or yellow and twigs and buds may have a red tinge in winter. Great as an ornamental shade tree or street tree.