Linden American (Tilia americana) - Tree Seedling Edible oval leaves and fragrant flowers

oval leaves and fragrant flowers in June

Drooping clusters of small

Its clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring followed by tasty blue-black berries that can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves

The bark is a gray to light brown

Self-pollinating but better results obtained when two varieties are planted

Linden American (Tilia americana) - Tree Seedling Edible oval leaves and fragrant flowersCommonly called American Basswood, the American Linden is a medium to large deciduous tree with an ovate, dome crown. Large, dark green, oval leaves and fragrant flowers in June. The bark is a gray to light brown, with narrow, well defined fissures. Drooping clusters of small, fragrant, yellowish white flowers. Attracts birds and butterflies. Often used as a specimen or dense shade tree.