Tilia americana
AMERICAN BASSWOOD, AMERICAN LIME
Malvaceae-Tilioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer

Leaves: coloured in autumn
 
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Tilia americana
AMERICAN BASSWOOD, AMERICAN LIME
Malvaceae-Tilioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer

Leaves: coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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