Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Succulent
  
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
  
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
  
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Average Water Needs
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
  
ALOE dichotoma
  
Common Name
American Basswood
  
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
  
तरकश ट्री
  
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
  
Köcherbaum
  
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
  
Quiver Tree
  
In Spanish
tilo americano
  
Árbol de la aljaba
  
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
  
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
  
Árvore do quiver
  
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
  
Quiver Drzewo
  
In Latin
American Basswood
  
pharetram ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Tiliaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Tilia
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Tileae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tilioideae
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Season and Care of American Basswood and Quiver Tree
Season and care of American Basswood and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Basswood and Quiver Tree Physical Information
American Basswood and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Basswood and Quiver Tree are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of American Basswood and Quiver Tree
Care of American Basswood and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.