Tilia americana
American basswood
American basswood is a large and rapid-growing tree of eastern and central North America. The tree frequently has two or more trunks and vigorously sprouts from stumps as well as seed. American basswood is an important timber tree, especially in the Great Lakes States. It is the northernmost basswood species. The soft, light wood has many uses as wood products. The tree is also well known as a honey or bee-tree, and the seeds and twigs are eaten by wildlife. It is commonly planted as a shade tree in urban areas of the eastern states where it is called American linden.
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American Basswood Habitat and Culture
(silvics courtesy of USFS)
Fire Effects On Basswood
(courtesy of U.S. Forest Service, Fire Effects)
From Virginia Tech w/Photos
(Big List courtesy of VT Dendrology)
North American Timber Types
(courtesy About Forestry)
The Great American Hardwood Forest
(courtesy About Forestry)
Recent Champion: 78' height, 100' spread, 292" circumf., Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
National Register of Big Trees
Basswood Images
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Buy a Basswood Online
(Nurseries selling seedlings online)
Range Map
-The native range of basswood, USFS.
Quick Stats
Common Names: basswood, bee-tree, American linden
Habitat: Grows best on rich, moist, well-drained soils
Description: Large, rapid-growing tree of eastern and central hardwood woodlands
Uses: The soft, light wood has many uses in wood products, honey tree
Image
(images courtesy of Steve Nix and About.com)
