American Basswood 10 Seeds by Hundredfold - Tilia Americana, Native Shade Tree, Fragrant Bee Tree, Hard to Germinate – Patience Required

• Versatile Tree: American Basswood, also known as Tilia americana or American Linden, is a native shade tree species found across Eastern Canada.
• Bee-Friendly: This tree is nicknamed the 'Bee Tree' due to its fragrant blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators.
• Shade Provider: Once mature, the American Basswood tree provides ample shade with its large, spreading canopy.
• Extremely difficult to germinate: Basswood seeds show a pronounced dormancy and generally germinate poorly regardless of seedbed conditions. It may take 2-3 years to come up.

Also known as the American Linden or Lime Tree, this majestic tree is beloved by bees, earning it the nickname 'Bee Tree'. With its lush foliage and graceful form, the American Basswood provides ample shade while adding natural beauty to any landscape.

🌱These 10 premium seeds offer the opportunity to cultivate your own Tilia americana, a true Canadian treasure.

✅Hundredfold Notes:

Did you know that American Basswood (Tilia americana) seeds are famously challenging to sprout? University studies confirm that growing basswood from seed requires exceptional patience and dedication. Despite this, I was determined to offer these seeds in my shop.

Years ago, while wandering the streets of Toronto, I was captivated by the sweet, intoxicating fragrance of blooming basswood trees. At that time, I was out of work and uncertain of my path. Yet the powerful aroma transported me away from my worries and filled me with wonder. It sparked a curiosity that led me to discover the basswood tree and its enduring beauty.

Years later, while walking through an autumn woodland, I spotted a single basswood seedling (see Picture 3) thriving among the dying foliage, out-competing invasive European buck-thorn. Both of these memories remind me of the incredible resilience and hope that trees – and people – can embody.

I share these American Basswood seeds with you in that same spirit of hope and possibility. Please note: these seeds require significant patience and care to sprout, but the reward is a beautiful native shade tree that will grace your landscape for generations to come.