American Basswood Trees (American Linden): Types, Leaves, …
2021年8月9日 · The American basswood tree (Tilia americana) is a large, fast-growing deciduous flowering tree with fragrant yellowish-white flowers, large ovate leaves, and a domed crown. Also named American linden, the American basswood tree is a popular ornamental shade tree due to its dense foliage and spreading canopy.
Tilia americana - Wikipedia
The American basswood is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree reaching a height of 18 to 37 m (60 to 120 ft) exceptionally 39 m (128 ft) with a trunk diameter of 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft) at maturity. It grows faster than many North American hardwoods, often twice the annual growth rate of American beech and many birch species.
American Basswood: Description and Site Conditions - Treehugger
2022年12月14日 · The American basswood (Tilia americana), also known as American linden, is a large native North American tree that can grow more than 80 feet tall (some have been recorded to grow as tall as...
How to Grow and Care for Basswood Tree - The Spruce
2023年5月17日 · Basswood, also commonly called a linden or lime, is an ornamental shade tree with a large canopy that creates deep shade and branches covered in densely bright green leaves with an asymmetrical heart shape. Basswood grows best in seasonably moist but well-drained soil conditions, does well in slightly acidic soil, requires full or partial sun ...
Basswood | Tree, Linden, Description, & Facts | Britannica
Basswood, (Tilia americana), species of linden tree of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae) common to North America. Basswood is found in a vast area of eastern and southeastern North America and centred in the Great Lakes region.
American basswood | Tilia americana | The Morton Arboretum
American basswood is native to the Chicago area and is often used as a specimen or dense shade tree. Its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers in June make it especially attractive for people, while songbirds and blue jays are attracted to its seeds and use the tree for shelter.
Michigan Trees: American Basswood
American basswood (linden tree) - Tilia americana. Identification: Basswood trees are recognized by their large, toothed, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant clusters of creamy flowers that open in late spring. Flowers become small nutlets in autumn, when the tree's foliage turns pale yellow and drops in cold weather.
How to Identify American Basswood Trees - Treehugger
2022年12月8日 · Learn how to identify the American basswood tree by its distinctive leaves, bark, range, and more.
Tilia americana L - US Forest Service Research and Development
American basswood (Tilia americana), northernmost Tilia species, is a large, rapid-growing tree of eastern and central hardwood woodlands. Best growth is in the central part of the range on deep, moist soils; development is vigorous from sprouts as well as seed.
Tilia Americana Tree - Forestry.com
2024年3月19日 · Tilia Americana, commonly known as American basswood or American linden, is a magnificent tree species native to North America. It holds a special place in both natural ecosystems and human culture due to its remarkable characteristics and versatile uses.