Common Name: Basswood

Scientific Name: Tilia Americana

Family: Malvavceae 

Fun Facts:

• The leaves are heart-shaped

• Has a surprisingly soft texture, even though it is a hardwood

• can live to be 200 years old

• twigs of the American basswood are used to make violin bows

• basswood is considered ideal for caving and used for woodblock printing

• flowers of the American basswood are pale yellow and the seeds grow in clusters