Botanical Overview
American Basswood (Tilia americana) is a broadly pyramidal to oval suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 60 ft tall × 35 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Form: Broadly pyramidal to oval
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
- Moisture: Average; avoid waterlogged soil
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: Early summer Creamy-yellow
- Fall Colour: Yellow
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Fragrant early-summer flowers; good shade tree.
Landscape Uses
General landscape use
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Low to Moderate
- Native Range: Eastern North America
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
