Tilia americana Legend®

Common Name

American Linden, Basswood (yellow)

Scientific Name

Tilia americana

Cultivar

Legend®

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

28

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

55 feet

Crown Spread

35 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Prone to insect/disease
  • Limited availability

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Prune for structure. Distinctly pyramidal with a central leader and better branching that species.