In the landscape
Shade tree · Specimen · Native · Pollinator
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American Linden (Basswood)
Tilia americana · Tree
American Linden (Basswood) is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 2-8, that matures to about 50–80 ft × 30–50 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. Expect yellow blooms in summer. It attracts pollinators and songbirds.
- USDA zones
- 2-8
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 50–80 ft × 30–50 ft
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Attracts
- Pollinators, Songbirds
- Native to
- Eastern & central North America
Will it survive your winters?
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