Tilia americana
Very fragrant cream flowers resulting in excellent honey, Not nearly as damaged by Japanese beetles as littleleaf lindin. Also known as basswood as the lumber is used for boxes as it does not absorb odors.
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| Common Name | basswood |
| Landscape Zone | LZ3 |
| Firewise Rating | Firewise (1) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | No |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | No |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 8 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | High |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Plant Form | Upright |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 50 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 15 |
| Trunk Size | Single |
| Bark | Ridged |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Glabrous |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
