Tilia caroliniana
Basswood, Florida
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 5–9
- Mature size
- Height 40–60 Feet · Spread 30–40 Feet
This variety is no actively in production in our propagation house and may not return to our catalogue. We maintain this page purely for reference and archival purposes. If you would like to grow this plant, tell us. Your interest helps guide what we bring back.
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Basswoods are medium to large deciduous trees with heart shaped leaves, yellowish fragrant flowers, and small nutlets on stalks attached to a papery wing. There are many species in the Northern Hemisphere but the taxonomy of the Basswoods that are widespread in eastern North America is very confused and variously interpreted as one variable species or as many species. Our plants are of south Alabama provenance and may be considered Tilia caroliniana or T. americana var. caroliniana. Basswood is a good shade or ornamental tree for moist but well-drained fertile soil. Bees make a prized honey from basswood flowers.