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

  Deciduous or Hardwoods, Forest, Mixed Woods, Moist Woodlands

• Interesting Fact

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