Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
Family | Tiliaceae |
Genus | Tilia |
Species | americana |
Common Name | American basswood, linden |
iTree Code | TIAM |
Plant Form
Form | Tree: large, oval to pyramidal crown |
Height | 100 feet |
Spread | 50 feet |
Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
Foliage | Dark green, somewhat heart-shaped with a pointed tip, toothed edges |
Leaf Type
|
Simple |
Bark | Smooth gray/red/brown when young, gray/brown & with shallow/narrow ridges |
Bud | False terminal bud round, may be green or red with 2 scales
2 bud scales. |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
Twig | Slender, slight zig-zag appearance, current growth red or green |
Flower | small white, bell-shaped, fragrant appearing in May-June |
Fruit | Small nutlet under leafy bract; beyond start green, turning brown |
Fall Color | yellow |
Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
Min | 3a |
Min | 5.5 |
Soil | Intolerant |
Max | 8a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Intolerant |
Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
Tolerant |
Intolerant |
No |
Species Status
Nebraska Native |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | United States, Canada |