Tilia americana

American Basswood

American Basswood is a large native shade tree valued for its beauty and wildlife benefits. Fragrant flowers bloom in late spring, attracting bees and other pollinators, followed by distinctive papery bracts that support small nutlets enjoyed by birds and squirrels. An excellent choice for adding shade while supporting local wildlife.

  • Large native shade tree with outstanding wildlife value
  • Small fragrant flowers in late spring
  • Features showy, papery pale yellow bracts in early summer

  • Height: 50-80 ft
  • Spread: 30-50 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Fragrance
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
Native
Shade Tree
Street Tree
Habit
Spreading
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Green
Attributes
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Native
Spring Bloomer