Basswood 10 Seeds American Linden Tilia americana

Tilia americana, commonly known as the American basswood or American linden, is a large, stately deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America. It typically grows 20 to 35 meters (65 to 115 feet) tall, featuring a straight trunk with grayish, furrowed bark and a broad, rounded crown that provides dense shade. The tree’s heart-shaped, finely serrated leaves are large—often 10 to 15 centimeters long—and have a soft texture with a pale underside. In early summer, Tilia americana produces clusters of fragrant, pale yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, making it an important honey plant. These blossoms give way to small, nut-like fruits attached to a papery bract that aids in wind dispersal. Preferring rich, moist, well-drained soils, the American basswood is commonly found in hardwood forests, along streams, and in urban landscapes as a shade or ornamental tree. Its wood is light and easily worked, prized for carving, furniture, and musical instruments. Beyond its economic uses, Tilia americana holds ecological and cultural significance, offering nectar for pollinators, shelter for wildlife, and medicinal properties in its flowers and inner bark.