Tilia americana #3
Tilia americana #3
American Basswood
Stately shade tree with multi-season interest
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$6999
$69.99
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NATIVE - Stately and well-formed tree with heart shaped leaves and a clean, straight trunk. Fragrant pale yellow small flowers appear in the summer. Birds are attracted to its seeds and use the tree for shelter.
Botanical Name- Tilia americana
Pronunciation- TILL-ee-uh uh-mair-ih-KAY-nuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 60 ft
Mature Height- 80 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Creamy yellow
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Nodding Onion – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees (famous honey tree), butterflies, pollinating flies
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape in winter; water regularly when young and mulch around trunk.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need. Loosen clay and water deeply for a strong canopy.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Japanese beetles, leaf spot
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