American Linden, Basswood
Arbor walk #17, Treekeeper ID #1937
This is one of the oldest and largest trees on campus. It has large green leaves and small, sweetly scented, white flowers.
The American Basswood, also known as the bee tree due to its plentiful bee population when flowering, can grow up to 90 feet tall. Due to its larger leaves and attractive bark, this tree is generally used for ornamental purposes. However, because of its softer, thinner bark, its wood is commonly used for carving, furniture and musical instruments. Unfortunately, this also means that the wood is more sensitive to fire damage, as well as more susceptible to rotting.
| Common Name(s) | American Linden, Basswood |
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| Latin Name | Tilia americana |
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Take a Look Around Tree #17
More about Tree #17:
Data on the space around this tree
More about the American Linden in general:
How to identify American Linden
Relationship of Tilia americana to other species in the Arboretum