Tilia americana

Tiliaceae

Mountain

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Tall Tree (Canopy)

70 - 100ft

50 - 75ft

Yellow

Winged; Brown

Partial Sun, Shade

Loamy, Sandy

Moist

June - July

yellow or brown

northern forest, upland mesic, north and east slope aspects, areas of cool air drainage

fragrant flowers; important pollen source for honey bees; Wood used for lumber, veneer, and baskets; buds and fruits eaten by ruffed grouse, quails, squirrels, and chipmunks; twigs eaten by deer and cottontail; important honey plants, grows in mineral soils-granites, limestone, mica schist