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American Basswood

Tilia americana, Malvaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorShade ProviderDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Catawba RhododendronRhododendron catawbiense
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
American ElmUlmus americana
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing
Flowering DogwoodCornus florida
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Blue SprucePicea pungens

American basswood's dense canopy and leaf litter create conditions unfavorable for blue spruce growth and establishment

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationTimberFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does American Basswood grow in?

American Basswood grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for American Basswood?

Good companions for American Basswood include Catawba Rhododendron, American Elm, Flowering Dogwood.

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