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Large Leaf Linden vs Basswood (American Linden)

Tilia platyphyllos

Tilia americana

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Large Leaf Linden
Basswood (American Linden)

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

Basswood, also known as American Linden, provides shade and fragrant flowers with characteristically attractive leaves and branching.

It typically has a large uniformly round crown with a straight branch free trunk.

Basswood is typically found along streams and lakes or at the bottom of slopes where the ground is moist.

LARGE LEAF LINDEN QUICK FACTS

BASSWOOD (AMERICAN LINDEN) QUICK FACTS

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 33 m (110 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Flowers: yellow-white
Flowers: mid-June to mid-july creamy yellow, fragant
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none





Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime
Other Names: american linden