American Basswood
Tilia americana
American Basswood is a large deciduous tree native to Ontario. It has large green leaves and produces small yellow flowers in midsummer. The blooms are attractive to pollinators, including native bees and lightning bugs. It's also a larval host for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Mourning Cloak butterflies.
American Basswood grows best in full to part sun with a moist, fertile, well-drained soil and is usually intolerant of air pollution and other urban conditions.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available April through July, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 50'-80' tall, 30'-50' wide
Native and Bee-Friendly
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
Water every 2-4 days for the first year until established (based on outdoor temperature & plant's water consumption).
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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