Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Epigeal, Hypogeal
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
  
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
reseeds, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Kidney Disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Beans
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
  
Basketary, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
  
COTYLEDON
  
Common Name
American Basswood
  
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
  
बीजपत्र
  
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
  
Cotyledon
  
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
  
Cotyledon
  
In Spanish
tilo americano
  
Cotyledon
  
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
  
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
  
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
  
Cotyledon
  
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
  
Liścień
  
In Latin
American Basswood
  
Cotyledon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Tiliaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Tilia
  
Cotyledon L.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Tileae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tilioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Basswood and Cotyledon
Season and care of American Basswood and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
American Basswood and Cotyledon Physical Information
American Basswood and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Cotyledon are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Basswood and Cotyledon
Care of American Basswood and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.