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Stately specimen tree. Large tree with long trunk and a dense crown of many small, often drooping branches and large leaves. The flowers are very fragrant and their nectar attracts bees, blooms in June. When flowering, the trees are so full of bees, its get its name “Bee Tree”; this species is favored by bees over others and produces a strongly flavored honey. Also known as American Linden. Full or partial sun. Mature height 60 -80’ and 30-45′ spread. Native to Massachusetts.
Size: 12-18″ bare root plant
In a study of the pollination biology (Anderson, G. J.) 66 species of insects from 29 families were identified as pollinators of Tilia flowers. Bees and flies were the most common diurnal pollinators; moths were the primary nocturnal visitors . Most are not problematic, except a few including spongy moths.
Photo Credit: Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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