About This Plant
This large tree is very valuable as a host and nectar plant for pollinators, a seed source for birds and small mammals, and a timber source. Showy, fragrant clusters of long, creamy yellow flowers eventually give way to pea-size nutlets that are consumed by wildlife. It has asymmetrical, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and much lighter in color underneath.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Bees are attracted to this tree in such numbers that you can hear the buzzing from several feet away!
Alternate Names
American Basswood, American Linden, Bee Tree, White Basswood, White Wood
