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    • Photo of Tilia americana foliage by Schzmo

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    Tilia americana

    Also Known As

    • American Basswood
    • American Linden

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 60'-100'
    • W: 30'-50'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Tilia americana plant details

    Tilia americana is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by white and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tilia americana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tilia americana

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Adaptable, this rounded shade tree is a rapid grower with big heart-shaped leaves and pendulous 6" clusters of fragrant flowers. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Tilia americana plant

    How to Grow Tilia americana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Tilia cordata Greenspire™

    Scientific Name: Tilia cordata 'PNI 6025'

    aka Tilia cordata 'Greenspire', Tilia cordata Greenspire®, Greenspire™ Littleleaf Linden, LINDEN

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-70'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tilia cordata Greenspire™ flower by Forestfarm
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    Tilia insularis

    aka Korean Lime, Korean Linden

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-65'

    Width: 30'-60'

    • sun
    • high - regular
    Photo of Tilia insularis close-up, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Tilia japonica

    aka Japanese Lime, Japanese Linden

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 50'-65'

    Width: 35'-50'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tilia japonica buds by Plant Image Library
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    Tilia platyphyllos

    aka Largeleaf Basswood, Largeleaf Linden

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 40'-80'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tilia platyphyllos new growth by Plant Image Library
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    Tilia platyphyllos 'Laciniata'

    aka Lanciniata Cut-leaf Linden

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 25'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Tilia platyphyllos 'Laciniata' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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