American Linden, or also referred to as Basswood, is native to eastern North America, from southeast Manitoba east to New Brunswick, southwest to northeast Oklahoma, southeast to South Carolina, and west along the Niobrara River to Cherry County, Nebraska. Excellent for attracting pollinators, they are the latest blooming tree in Missoula (that we’re aware of), as they set their blossom some years at the end of July, two months after most other trees have bloomed! An important mid-summer food source for honeybees and Linden honey is some of the best tasting out there. Also a great species for coppice. Hardy to zone 2.

These trees are 4-5 ft. tall with great root systems.