Basswood (Tilia americana)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Tilia americana

Common English name: Basswood

Other names: American linden

French name: Tilleul d’Amérique

Habitat

Found on moist slopes facing north and east.

Other notes

This species’ wood is highly valued for hand carving and turnery.

Hardiness zone(s)

0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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