Name: Tilia americana #3
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Tilia americana #3
Price: 54.99 USD
Availability: InStock

American Basswood

Stately shade tree with multi-season interest

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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

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Bloom Time-

Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees (famous honey tree), butterflies, pollinating flies

Plant Habit- Tree

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40

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

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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