Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Norway maple (Acer platanoides)
Common Name
American basswood
Basswood
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
80.0
Width (ft)
30.0 -
60.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially Available
Nurseries that may carry live plant:
Nurseries that may carry seeds:
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Habitat
Tilia americana grows in mesic forests, rich coves, rocky slopes, rich north-facing river bluffs, stream and lake shores, metabasalt boulderfields, and calcareous Coastal Plain ravines
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for pollinators and is a larval host plant for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). Seeds eaten by birds and squirrels. Bees and other pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers
Gardening tips
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade
Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
132