Other common names
American basswood, American linden, American whitewood, basswood, whitewood
Trees
A broadly conical decidous tree about 20-30m tall, the young bark smooth and grey, rough and corky when mature, with a domed crown and spreading branches bearing very large, broad dark green leaves to 30cm long, turning yellow-green in autumn. Fragrant pale yellow flowers in clusters of up to 20 flowers are borne in early summer
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres