Tilia americana 'Nova' - STD 25-30 CM C40

Description
The American basswood 'Nova' (Tilia americana) is an upright, roundish large tree that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in July. They produce grey-green, round fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The American basswood 'Nova' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * heat-loving, cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the American basswood 'Nova' are dark green, ovate, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Long adherent.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The American basswood 'Nova' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of the American basswood 'Nova' appear in umbels in July. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

Root
Tilia americana 'Nova' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.