American Linden, Basswood

Scientific Name
Tilia americana
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Clusters of creamy yellow, fragrant flowers in early summer.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils; tolerant of alkaline soils.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
80.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
American Linden form
picID
3737
Image
American Linden leaves
picID
3738
Image
American Linden leaves
picID
3739
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
276