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Tilia americana. Super provider...of nectar. Picture and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. In the flower shots..see how many thrips you can find. 17:08, 7 May 2021 (UTC)17:08, 7 May 2021 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}17:08, 7 May 2021 (UTC)17:08, 7 May 2

Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

moderate water

American Basswood

Tilia americana

American Basswood (Tilia americana) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 100 ft at maturity and blooms in late spring. Match it to full sun to part shade and water on a normal schedule until it is established. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.

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Hardiness range

A hardiness zone is not on file for this plant yet, and a ZIP-level fit check is not available for it.

How it does in your yard

HabitNot recorded
Hardiness zoneNot recorded
Mature heightAbout 100 ft
Watermoderate
Bloom periodLate Spring
Native to the USNot recorded
Toxicitynone

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Questions

Is American Basswood native to the United States?

USDA PLANTS data does not record American Basswood as native to the United States.

What USDA hardiness zone does American Basswood need?

A minimum hardiness zone is not on file for American Basswood yet.