American Basswood
Tilia americana · Malvaceae (Mallow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to cordate with an asymmetrical base and zero lobes
Margin
Serrate with sharply toothed edges
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent radiating veins from an asymmetric base
Key Features
Broadly ovate blade with a distinctly asymmetric cordate base and sharply serrate margin
Description
Large deciduous tree with a straight trunk, gray furrowed bark, fragrant yellowish-white flowers, and rounded nutlets
Habitat
Rich mesic deciduous forests with moist, well-draining soils and partial to full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/24/2026