Foliage
Bark
Bud
Flower
Fruit
Form
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Taxonomy
| 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
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| 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 |