Common Name(s)
Basswood
Botanical Name
Tilia americana
Family
Malvaceae
Origin
Southern Canada to Texas and central Florida
Description
Deciduous tree to 80 ft.
Flowering Season
Late Spring to early Summer
Exposure
Full sun to partial sun
Moisture
Average
Nectar Value
2/5 Okay nectar, host plant for many moths including Large Tolype and Spiny Oak Slug Moth
FM Stock #
229
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