It is alive after several months.
It has real leaves.
It will take quite a few years to get 30 feet high.
No place local to buy one.
Came with a few roots. I was worried, but it survived.
I would recommend Stark.
I am pleased
American Linden Tree
Starting at
$51.99
Each
Starting at
$51.99
Each
Description
About the American Linden “Basswood’ Tree
A fast-growing shade tree with fragrant flowers!
American Linden, also known as ‘Basswood’ (Tilia americana) is a medium-to-large-sized tree native to Eastern North America. It was cultivated in North America as early as 1752. Linden is desirable as a landscape tree for its large stature, shade and aromatic flowers.
This native has a long life expectancy of around 100-200 years, with flowering occurring after about 15 years. Once your tree is established, expect fragrant blooms every summer.
The tree’s flowers are attractive to bees and linden is an important source of excellent honey. Hollow linden trees found in the woods are often filled with honey. The attractive white wood of linden is often used for beehive honey frames, furniture, and crates. The fragrant flowers are also distilled for use in perfumes.
This native tree serves as a good street or landscape tree. It is conical in form with broad oval leaves that turn yellow in the fall. American Linden prefers fertile moist well-drained loams. It is a cold-hardy tree that grows as far north as Canada.
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your tree matures, it will be approximately 75 - 90' tall x 40 - 50' wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these trees 75 - 90' apart to ensure room for growth.
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow shade trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.
Questions & Answers
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Why did you choose this?
How old is the tree that ships?
They are 2 years at shipping.
How large is the tree when shipped?
3-4 feet tall at shipping.
Which cultivar is this?
Genus: Tilia
Species: Americana var.
Cultivar: American.
Is this tree where the herb "Linden Leaves" comes from?
Linden is an herb that comes from various species of Tilia, or lime tree.
how tall the tree?
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When shipped they will be 3-4 feet tall. When your tree matures, it will be approximately 75 - 90' tall x 40 - 50' wide.
What type seed pod does this tree produce?
How many years before it blooms?
Life expectancy is around 200 years, with flowering and seeding generally occurring between 15 and 100 years, though occasionally seed production may start as early as eight years. This will be added to our website product description.
what is the growth rate ?
This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year.
How big is this?
Our bare root trees will ship 3-4 foot tall.
What is the estimated caliper upon arrival of American linden trees?
Trees that are shipped without soil to ensure good contact with soil in your yard. When shipped, they are about 3-4' tall and/or with a 3/8" or larger trunk diameter.
Customer Reviews
6 Ratings
6 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 18, 2025
It's alive and thriving.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 17, 2025
Beautiful trees
I purchased 3 of the bare root American Linden last spring. They arrived in good condition, nice size. Planted all three in different locations around our property,and they did very well! It was a tough summer last year, very dry, but they seemed to have no issue establishing, growth was visible, and made it through to fall with minimal extra effort on my part. Really happy with these trees, definitely will buy more trees from Stark in the future.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 31, 2024
Adapted very quickly! Strong and good foliage! Has stayed alive for a while now.
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 23, 2024
American Linden
Wonderful! Trees are healthy! Actual tree size is about 4 ft tall. Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 23, 2023
American Linden trees
I received the trees in great shape. They were very well packaged. I got them planted the day they arrived and to this date they are doing great, of course it's November and they're dormant now. Happy with my purchase. I wished I could order more but I see they're not available anymore.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 23, 2023
Trees were packed and shipped well, and are doing well. They are healthy and growing and will be/do what I intended they do.
My sister keeps bees 🐝, and wanted them for her hives. They flower early and are loved by the bees. She will love them.
Needed a good shade tree that didn’t have super invasive roots.
Bc a mix raced baby was born
I like it because it looks beautiful and we need shade trees in our property.