Tilia americana var. heterophylla, commonly known as White Basswood, is a deciduous tree native to rich woods, deep ravines, and along streams in the Eastern United States. It can grow to a height of 90 feet (27 meters) and a width of 30-60 feet (9-18 meters), with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The leaves are large and heart-shaped, with uneven bases and a somewhat lopsided appearance. In summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, cream and yellow flowers that are highly attractive to bees. The flowers give way to small, round, hard fruits that are popular with wildlife.

White Basswood is valued for its shade, fragrant flowers, and as a source of nectar for bees. It is used in urban and rural landscaping, and due to its large size, it is suitable for parks and large gardens. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it tolerates both full sun and part shade. While it prefers moist conditions, established trees are somewhat drought tolerant. It is less susceptible to the linden borer than other Tilia species, but can be affected by Japanese beetles and aphids. It is not known to be invasive when grown outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0