Hardiness
Zone 3
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American basswood 'Sentry'
FamilyMalvaceae
Tilia americana 'Sentry' is an American basswood with a narrow, dense columnar habit, selected for its uniform shape, straight trunk, and abundant foliage. Its large, heart-shaped, dark green leaves provide welcome shade in summer, then turn a light yellow to golden hue in the fall. Its discreet but fragrant summer blossoms attract bees and pollinators. Highly hardy and tolerant of pollution, de-icing salt, and urban conditions, it is perfect for alignments, boulevards, tall hedges, or municipal plantings. Its moderate growth and naturally straight and neat habit make it a reliable and structuring choice, suitable for large and medium-sized spaces.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring, compost, or balanced fertilizer
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorPale yellow, scented
Foliage colorDark green → light yellow
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, ovoid, inconspicuous dried fruits
Maximum height15–18 m (49–59 ft)
Maximum width16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
