Species: Tilia americana

(til'ee-ah a-mer-i-kay'nah)

Tilia americana

American Linden; Basswood

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Boulevard', 'Continental Appeal', 'Duros', 'Fastigiata', 'Legend', 'Lincoln', 'Redmond', 'Sentry'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 60' - 80'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Very susceptible to Japanese beetles, mites, aphids, borers; leaf miners and scale may also be problematic

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to U.S.; transplant in spring or fall

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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