Basswood

Tilia americana var. caroliniana and T. americana var. heterophylla both occur in Florida. Their cultural requirements and appearance are similar.



Shade tree for mid-moisture sites.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Dense shade produced by this tree will limit what can be grown under it.

Seeds eaten by a variety of small mammals, especially rodents.

Mesic forests.

• Fall color, Interesting foliage
• Flowers fragrant and attractive to insects, especially bees.
• Larval host for red spotted purple butterfly.