Scientific Name
Tilia americana var. caroliniana
Common Name
Carolina Basswood
Tree Description
Tilia americana var. caroliniana, Carolina basswood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with medium water requirements. Carolina basswood has fragrant, yellow to white drooping flowers stalks. It is the southern most basswood.
Tree Size
Large
Height at Maturity
30ft–60ft
Width at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Medium Water
Potential Issues
Easily damaged by fire, butt rot.
Propagation Results
We got no germination with 90 day cold stratification in peat in plastic bag in refrigerator. According to Jill Nokes, there is no known consistently successful treatment. Future trials would include fall sowing outside.
Citation
- US Forest Service
- Nokes, Jill. How to grow native plants of Texas and the Southwest. University of Texas Press, 2001.