Also called American Linden
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
20-25 m
SPREAD:
13-15 m
Also called American Linden
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
20-25 m
SPREAD:
13-15 m
A good native shade tree tolerating some shade and drought, but generally intolerant to pollution.
Native to Ontario and parts of North America.
The common name "basswood" is derived from "bastwood", in reference to the tough, inner bark (bast) which has been used to make rope and mats.