Common Name
American Linden, Basswood (yellow)
Scientific Name
Tilia americana
Cultivar
Legend®
Hardiness Zone
3a [-35 to -40]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Native to Vermont
Form
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.