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Tilia heterophylla White basswood Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Tilia heterophylla plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White basswood. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. americana heterophylla. (Vent.)Loud. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Tilia heterophylla Common Name: White basswood Family: Tiliaceae Author: Vent. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 30 Mature Width: Habitat: Buffs and slopes of ravines and by streams[159]. Found in rich woods in the Appalachians[43].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good moist loamy alkaline to neutral soil but succeeds on slightly acid soils[11, 200]. Grows poorly on any very dry or very wet soil[200]. Dislikes exposed positions[200]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[188].
A moderately fast growing and long-lived species in the wild[229]. It prefers a continental climate, growing more slowly and not producing fertile seed in areas with cool summers[200]. It is fairly susceptible to forest fires because it hs a thin bark[229].
Lime trees tend to hybridise freely if other members of the genus are growing nearby[238]. If growing plants from seed it is important to ensure the seed came from a wild source or from an isolated clump of the single species[K].
Grows best in a woodland situation, young plants tolerate a reasonable level of side shade[200].
Trees are usually attacked by aphids which cover the ground and the leaves with a sticky honeydew[188].
Closely related to T. americana[11].
Quite tolerant of root disturbance, semi-mature trees up to 5 metres tall have been transplanted successfully.
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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