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Basswood - Tilia Americana
 Useful
• 40 + feet ( 12+ m)
• Full to part sun
The Basswood, has a sturdy trunk and abundant foliage of asymmetrical heart-shaped leaves.
The Basswood, is sometimes referred to as a Lime, or LInden tree and is the only native ‘linden’ in Canada. Basswood produces clusters of small fragrant creamy yellow flowers. In herbalism, “Linden” flowers are used a variety of ailments including colds infection, high blood-pressure, headache etc. The flowers are fragrant and nectar producing.
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