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Arboretum
"A man does not plant a tree for himself, he plants it for posterity." - Alexander Smith
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American Linden or Basswood
(Tilia americana)
Donated by
Alice K. Swaggler
Tree Map Location: #
62
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Leaf:
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Alternate, simple, heart-shaped, 4"-7" long, shiny, dark green above, tufts of rusty hair beneath, margins sharply toothed.
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Flower:
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Flowers yellowish-white, fragrant.
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Fruit:
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Nut-like, thick-shelled, downy, about the size of a pea, borne in groups from a long stem attached to narrow modified leaf called a bract. The clustered fruit and bracts may remain on the tree until late winter.
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Twig:
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Green or reddish when young, turning brownish-red, usually zigzag, buds deep red to greenish usually lopsided with 2-3 visible scales.
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Bark:
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Young trunks smooth, dark gray, breaking into narrow scaly ridges on older trees
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Form:
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A large tree usually found in mixture with other hardwoods on moist, rich valley soils. Wood used for a variety of products including boxes venetian blinds, sashes, doors, picture frames and furniture. Also called Basswood.
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Source:
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PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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To participate in the Kaskaskia College Arboretum please contact:
Office of Institutional Advancement
618-545-3069
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