This large tree has a smooth greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a broad dense crown. It has dark green heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the small cup-shaped yellowish flowers appear a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Tilia heterophyllais naturally found in eastern North America from western Virginia to northern Florida and extending to Alabama and Indiana grown in woodlands.

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in most well drained fertile deep loams and is frost and snow tolerant but drought tender.

White Basswood is grown for its spreading crown and foliage. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen for shade or used in woodland settings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. This tree is suitable for inland regions but care should be taken when choosing a site as it has strong roots that can damage structures. ID 3231

Tilia(TEE-lee-ah) heterophylla(HET-eh-roh-FY-lah)

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