American Basswood

American Basswood (Tilia americana)

You can find American Basswood scattered throughout the state, mostly in the southern two-thirds. These trees can get pretty large at 60 to 120 feet tall and between 3 and 5 feet wide. They grow among North American hardwoods, and their life expectancy is around 200 years. On this tree, I like the consistently uneven and heart-shaped leaves, and the zigzag patterned twigs with bright red buds.