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
Margin
Serrate with sharply toothed edges
Arrangement
Alternate on slender petioles
Venation
Palmate venation with highly prominent, raised veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Distinctively heart-shaped leaf blade featuring a strongly skewed, asymmetrical base and prominent palmate veins
Description
Large deciduous tree with a straight trunk, deeply furrowed grey bark, fragrant yellowish-white flowers, and rounded nut-like fruits
Habitat
Rich, moist deciduous forest soils and bottomlands under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, extending into parts of the upper Midwest and Canada
Identified on 10/18/2026