American Basswood (Tilia americana) [ Trees > Hardwoods . . . ] Forest Type: Maple-Basswood
by Michael Kuo Habitat: Usually in moist areas, mixed with other hardwoods. Stature: 60-80 feet high; trunk to 3 feet in diameter; with a rounded crown. Leaves: 5-6 inches long; heart-shaped, with asymmetrical bases; finely toothed; dark green and shiny above; pale green below. Bark: Gray; furrowed and ridged in age. Fruit: A gray, nut-like berry about 1/2 inch long. Flowers and fruit arise from prominent bracts that look like secondary, skinny leaves. Frequent Mushroom Associates: Crepidotus cinnabarinus and others. |
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