This deciduous tree has an upright trunk with grey furrowed bark and spreading branches that form a domed crown. It has large rounded matt green leaves and pendant clusters of yellow fragrant cup-shaped flowers appear during mid-summer.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9 

Tilia americana is naturally found from Canada to north-eastern USA growing in deep organic rich moist neutral soils. It prefes a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The American Lime is a large tree that is grown for its attractive habit and is planted in large gardens or parks as a shade or lawn specimen. It establishes in 4 to 7 years and is an important source of nectar for honeybees. The softwood is valued for its straight-grain but may be difficult to obtain and the tree is suitable for cool mountain regions. ID 1592

Tilia (TEE-lee-ah) americana (a-me-ri-KAH-na)

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks