Blooms June

• »  Fragrant yellow blooms
• »  Pollinator favorite
• »  Known as the honey bee tree

American Basswood American Linden will grow to be a beautiful shade tree with large heart shaped leaves. It has amazing wildlife value including attracting lightning bugs and being a host plant for 140 moths and butterflies. It attracts pollinators, provides habitat, food and nesting sites for birds and small mammals. The fragrant pale-yellow flowers are edible and can be dried. Syrup can be made from the sap and the leaves can be used in salads. (Always seek the advice of a health professional before touching or eating any plant matter.) The nectar from the flowers is said to make outstanding tasty honey.

Height

50-80 Ft

Spread

30-50 Ft

Zone

2-8

Categories

Trees and Shrubs

Tags

Attracts Butterflies;  Attracts Humming-birds;  Attracts Pollinators;  Drought Tolerant;  Fragrant;  Great Foliage