Tilia americana
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Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Mary Keim via Flickr CC
A very large tree found in most hardwood forests in our region and native to the eastern half of North America. The wood is used where light weight is necessary (e.g. musical instruments) and the fibrous inner bark for weaving. Basswood honey! Lots of cavities for birds! Altogether a useful tree.
Native Plant of the Month
January 2008
Seedling
Distinctive cotyledons look like a star-nosed mole in green. Note the first true leaf emerging.
Kerry Woods via Flickr CC
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
basswood
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Moist
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Sun
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
