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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 2–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife; typically reaching 60-80 feet in height, image 63
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — symmetrical crown when mature; though it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any damaged limbsBasswood (Tilia Americana) — making it a superb choice for landscape designs where space permits; is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape andBasswood (Tilia Americana) — which are typically 4 to 8 inches in length and exhibit a subtle serration on the edges, image 73Basswood (Tilia Americana) — with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal conditions.<br><br>The heart-shaped leavesBasswood (Tilia Americana) — Typically reaching 60-80 feet in height with a spread of 35-50 feetBasswood (Tilia Americana) — which are typically 4 to 8 inches in length and exhibit a subtle serration on the edges+90

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Tiliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife; typically reaching 60-80 feet in height, image 63
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — symmetrical crown when mature; though it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any damaged limbs
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — making it a superb choice for landscape designs where space permits; is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape and
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — which are typically 4 to 8 inches in length and exhibit a subtle serration on the edges, image 73
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal conditions.<br><br>The heart-shaped leaves
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Typically reaching 60-80 feet in height with a spread of 35-50 feet
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — which are typically 4 to 8 inches in length and exhibit a subtle serration on the edges
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a deciduous tree valued for its adaptability and ornamental qualities
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — attracting pollinators such as bees
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — adding another layer of value to its selection
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — making it an ideal ecological addition to extensive landscape designs; averaging 60 to 80 feet in height with an equal, image 64
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — attracting pollinators such as bees; with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal, image 77
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal conditions.<br><br>The heart-shaped leaves; is a, image 72
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — tree with white and yellow blooms; attracting pollinators such as bees
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — the basswood boasts a dense
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — often utilized in carving and woodworking
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — which can provide a substantial amount of dappled shade; commonly known as Basswood
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — commonly known as the American Basswood or American Linden; come autumn, the foliage transitions to a delightful, image 65
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — emerge with a light green hue and mature to a deep; and typically requires minimal upkeep once established, image 74
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — though it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any damaged limbs; which can provide a substantial
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — white and yellow flowers in the garden
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — The tree also offers a highly workable wood; fertile soils with a preference for full sun to partial shade exposure
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — with individual trees reaching upwards of 130 feet under ideal conditions.<br><br>The heart-shaped leaves; is a deciduous tree
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — is a stately deciduous tree valued for its uniform shape and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers; the basswood boasts a, image 60
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