- Name
- Basswood
- Common Names
- American Linden, American Basswood, Beetree Linden
- Scientific Name
- Tilia spp
- Family
- Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- Description
- Medium to large deciduous tree which typically grows to 50-80’ tall with an ovate-rounded crown. It is native to a variety of habitats including North Carolina.
- Leaves
- Large ovate dark green leaves (to 6” long) with acuminate tips, serrate margins, often silvery undersides and uneven cordate bases.
- Flowers
- Cymes of fragrant, pale yellow, late spring flowers
- Bloom Time
- May to July
- Pollen Source
- good
- Nectar Source
- excellent
- Pollen Color
- yellowish-orange
- Native to NC
- Yes
