Tilia americana 'Redmond'
Redmond American basswood
- Award winning
- Great in urban settings
- Pyramidal form
- Supports bees
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 2-8
- Height: 40-60 ft
- Spread: 30-45 ft
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Redmond is a big and bold, stately tree with pyramidal form. Supports bees and other pollinators with its spicy-scented, pale yellow flowers that emerge in the early summer. Dense green foliage provides shelter and seeds for birds. Voted Urban Tree of the Year, Redmond makes a lovely, formal, shade tree that is great for street planting.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tilia americana 'Redmond'
Grow in full sun to part shade in average to moist, but well-drained soil. Prune while young to achieve desired shape, but mature trees do not tolerate pruning well.