Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
American Basswood
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
flowering maple
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Schönmalve
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
érable floraison
In Spanish
tilo americano
arce de floración
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
American Basswood
Abutilon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of American Basswood and Flowering Maple
Season and care of American Basswood and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Basswood and Flowering Maple Physical Information
American Basswood and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Flowering Maple are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of American Basswood and Flowering Maple
Care of American Basswood and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.