Tilia americana ~ Basswood, Linden Tree semi-evergreen Stems are fragile

Stems are fragile

IMAGE: (Form) Daniel Oines from USA

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COMPANION PLANTS:  Butterfly Bush

TO SLOW GROWTH: when grown in a container

Tilia americana ~ Basswood, Linden Tree semi-evergreen Stems are fragileBasswood is a tall native deciduous tree with an ovate rounded crown and noticeable winter buds. The large serrated foliage with paler undersides turn a pale yellow in fall. Fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid summer. Grows best with loamy, moist well drained soils. Generally intolerant of air pollution. In addition to being highly attractive to bees, Tilia americana