Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
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
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
  
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
  
shade of upland trees
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
White, Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
feather-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem 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
  
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Woodland margins
  
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
  
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
  
Making Perfumes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
  
DAPHNE odora
  
Common Name
American Basswood
  
winter daphne
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
  
winter daphne
  
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
  
Daphne odora
  
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
  
Daphne odora
  
In Spanish
tilo americano
  
Daphne odora
  
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
  
Daphne odora
  
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
  
Daphne odora
  
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
  
Daphne odora
  
In Latin
American Basswood
  
Daphne odora
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Rosopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Tiliaceae
  
Thymelaeaceae
  
Genus
Tilia
  
Daphne
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Tileae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tilioideae
  
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Basswood and Winter Daphne
Season and care of American Basswood and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
American Basswood and Winter Daphne Physical Information
American Basswood and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Winter Daphne are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Basswood and Winter Daphne
Care of American Basswood and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.