American Basswood
Tilia americana · Malvaceae (Mallow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Broadly ovate to cordate with an asymmetrical base and zero lobes
Margin
Serrate with sharply toothed edges
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with highly prominent, raised veins radiating from the asymmetric base
Key Features
Cordate leaf shape with a distinctly asymmetric base, coarse serrate margins, and prominent palmate venation
Description
Large deciduous tree growing up to 80 feet tall with dark grey furrowed bark, fragrant yellowish-white flowers, and woody nut-like fruit clusters
Habitat
Rich, moist deciduous forest soils under partial to full light conditions
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/14/2026