American Basswood
(Tilia americana)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 60 - 80 ft
Spread: 30 - 50 ft
Flower Color: Yellow-Green
Flower Time: Early Summer (May - Jul)
Fruit Type: Nutlet
Fruit Color: Brown
Autumn Color: Yellow / Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: American Linden
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
American Basswood flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators. The nutlets are eaten by small mammals and some songbirds. It is a larval host to 151 species of butterflies and moths. Trees offer cover and habitat for cavity nesting birds.