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trefle.io · Taken Jun 8, 2021 by c.a. amelia (cc-by-sa)
Malvaceae
American basswood
Tilia americana
Also known as Tilia americana var. scabra, Tilia americana f. fastigiata, Tilia americana var. missisippiensis, Tilia heterophylla
Zones 5–10Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Shade Tree · Native · Deciduous · Pollinator · Fragrant Flowers · Tilia · Malvaceae · Large Tree · Bee Tree · Landscape
Beginner-friendlyMedicinalAttracts pollinators
Toxicity: dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
American basswood is a large, fast-growing native shade tree valued for its fragrant summer flowers that are highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects. Plant in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, and water regularly during the first few years until fully established. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches and enjoy its dense, lush canopy for decades.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply at the base; allow soil to partially dry between waterings once established · Every 7-14 days depending on season
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Masachusettes, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, aspca
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