Basswood is a tall native deciduous tree with an ovate-rounded crown and noticeable winter buds. The large serrated foliage with paler undersides turn a pale yellow in fall. Fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring and give way to papery wing-like seed pods that mature mid-summer. Grows best with loamy, moist well-drained soils. Generally intolerant of air pollution.
In addition to being highly attractive to bees, Tilia americana is a host plant for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-Spotted Purple, and Mourning Cloak butterflies.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
Northeast N. America |
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Height: |
50’ – 80’ |
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Spread: |
30’ – 50’ |
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Spacing: |
40’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
