Shade Trees
American Linden (Basswood)
Description
The American Linden, also commonly known as Basswood, is a majestic native shade tree celebrated for its dense, heart-shaped foliage and highly fragrant summer flowers. It features large, dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated edges. In autumn, the leaves typically turn a pale to golden yellow. Drooping clusters of small, fragrant, yellowish white blossoms appear in June or early July. These blooms are so attractive to pollinators that the tree is often called the "Bee Tree". This variety produces small, hard, pea sized nutlets attached to a wing like leaf. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily for optimal flowering and growth.
- Sun exposure
- Full Sun - Partial Shade
- Size & price
- Plant dimensions
- 60-80'H x 30-60'W