![[Basswood photo]](../pics/bassw.jpg)
Tilia americana
| CHARACTERISTICS: Height: 60-80 ft. Leaves: Broad, flat, not lobed, fine double teeth. General: Fibrous inner bark. Light soft wood, easily worked but weak. |
| COMMON USES: Containers, woodenware, novelties, moulding, blind slats, musical instruments, matches, core stock and veneer crossbanding. |
![[Basswood tree outline]](../pics/basswsil.gif) | ![[Basswood Leaf]](../pics/basswlf.gif) |
| Species detail | |
![[Basswood application photo]](../pics/basswapp.jpg)
Product application photos courtesy of Hardwood Manufacturers Association ©2000
![[Basswood range map]](../pics/basswmap.gif)
Basswood growing region
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