Name
American Basswood
Scientific Name
Tilia Americana
Wildlife Value
Fair
Average Height
75’
Origin
Native
Shade Tolerance
Tolerant
Drought Tolerance
Poor
Growth Rate
Moderate
Fruit
serveral nutlet hang from a long stalk
Special Characteristics
  very fragrant flowers in summer
Seedling Size
6” to 12”
 
General Description:
American Basswood also known as American Linden. Is a very fragrant tree with cream-colored clusters in late June (sometimes called “bee tree” because it makes excellent honey). It is relatively fast growing and long-lived and can become very large. It prefers to be in moist soils on slightly elevated areas on the edge of where flooding can occur. American Basswood is regenerated by producing basal sprouts at the base of the mature tree.
 
Pests:
Common diseases include verticillium wilt; powdery mildew; leaf blight; leaf spots; canker; decay
 
Uses:
Because of its tall, large size with a dense crown, not recommended for farmstead shelterbelts. Not recommended for field windbreaks. Its soft light wood is used to make food boxes.