Basswood

Basswood

Tilia americana

• Description

  The leaves of basswood are cordate shape and asymmetrical at the base. The bark is gray to light brown with narrow, well defined fissures.

• Habitat

  Feuillu Bois du dur, Forêts, Forêts humides, Forêts mixes

• Fait intéressant

  This tree is soil enriching, as it brings calcium and magnesium to the leaf litter and surface soil.