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Basswood (Tilia americana) is a deciduous tree found in North America that can reach heights of up to 120 feet tall. It has a straight trunk, which often grows wider at the base. The bark is grey with chunky ridges and scales that curl inwards at the ends. The thick leaves are heart-shaped and have jagged edges, growing up to 6 inches long. They’re also dark green and become paler near the veins, as well as having a slightly fuzzy texture on top. Basswood produces fragrant white or yellow flowers from June to August that attract butterflies and bees, followed by clusters of small woody fruits that ripen in late summer. These tan fruits look like tiny apples and contain many seeds inside them.
This species of tree is popular for its lightweight wood, which has a close grain and light color when finished. Its uses include furniture making, carving, construction, tool handles, and even musical instruments such as guitars and lutes as it produces an excellent sound quality. Basswood is also known for its fast growth rate; reaching 50-60 feet within 25 years under ideal conditions. It’s a hardy species that prefers moist well-drained soils but will grow in drier areas if provided with enough water during drought periods of time. The leaves are eaten by caterpillars of several moths including the prominent tussock moth; with the larvae using them for food before pupating into their adult form. Basswood is also used for landscaping purposes due to its attractive foliage and fast growth rate, providing shade throughout the summertime months before shedding its leaves during autumn. As part of its ecological role this species provides habitat for various bird species as well as other wildlife creatures that can benefit from living amongst its branches or nesting within cavities within its trunk or limbs; an important factor of forest biodiversity!