Tilia americana
Common Name: American Basswood
American Basswood is a large deciduous tree growing 60 to 110 feet tall, commonly found in rich hardwood forests throughout Minnesota. It has broad, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant pale yellow flowers in early summer that are highly attractive to bees. The tree produces small nutlets attached to a papery bract. Basswood is an excellent shade tree for parks and large landscapes, with soft wood historically used for carving and linden tea made from its flowers.
