Botanical name: Tilia americana
Family: Tiliaceae

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A.K.A. basswood, American basswood, bee tree and lime tree

• deciduous
• reaches a height of 55′-78′
• Round, broad crown 35′-55′ wide
• medium to rapid growth rate
• broad, flat, oval, simple leaf 3″-7″ long with serrated (toothed) margins
• leaves have a heart shaped base and are alternately arranged on stem
• lacks a terminal bud
• small flowers have 5 petals and sepals are perfect, fragrant and grow drooping in clusters
• fruit is a nutlet .25″ attached to a thin narrow leaf-like bract
• has deep, spreading root system
• moist well drained soils
• adaptable to alkaline 7.5 pH to acid 5.3 pH
• full to partial sun
• zones 3-8