American Linden (Basswood)

Tilia americana

American Linden (Basswood) (Tilia americana) is a flowering 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