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basswood (Tilia americana)

Tilia americana, American Basswood, is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It features fragrant, yellowish-white flowers and is non-toxic. It prefers

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade for best growth.

Watering

Moderate to high, especially when young and during dry spells.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile loamy soils.

Temperature

Extremely cold hardy, thrives in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed for established trees in good soil.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade for best growth.

Water

Moderate to high, especially when young and during dry spells.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile loamy soils.

Temperature

Extremely cold hardy, thrives in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed for established trees in good soil.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

20-40 m

Spread

10-15 m

Growth Rate

Medium to fast

Dormancy

Winter (deciduous)

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow

Leaf Type

Simple, alternate, cordate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Tilia alabamensis Ashe
Tilia apposita Ashe
Tilia ashei Bush
Tilia australis Small
Tilia canadensis Michx.
Tilia caroliniana Mill.
Tilia cocksii Sarg.
Tilia crenoserrata Sarg.
Tilia eburnea Ashe
Tilia excellens J.Wagner
Tilia floridana Small
Tilia georgiana Sarg.
Tilia glabra Vent.
Tilia heterophylla Vent.
Tilia hypoleuca Ashe
Tilia incisodentata K.Koch
Tilia lasioclada Sarg.
Tilia lata Ashe
Tilia latifolia Salisb.
Tilia laxiflora Michx.
Tilia leptophylla Bayer
Tilia leucocarpa Ashe
Tilia littoralis Sarg.
Tilia longifolia Raf.
Tilia michauxii Nutt.
Tilia mississippensis Steud.
Tilia monticola Sarg.
Tilia neglecta Spach
Tilia nigra Borkh.
Tilia nuda Sarg.
Tilia opposita Ashe
Tilia pallida Salisb.
Tilia palmeri Bush ex F.C.Gates
Tilia pertomentosa Bush
Tilia phanera Sarg.
Tilia porracea Ashe
Tilia relicta Laughlin
Tilia stellata Hartig
Tilia stenopetala Raf.
Tilia tenera Ashe
Tilia texana Sarg.
Tilia truncata Spach
Tilia venulosa Sarg.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusTilia
  • speciesTilia americana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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