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Wild Senna Is an Underrated Winner
Wild senna is an underrated plant with striking yellow blooms and attractive foliage. It is a host plant for sulphur butterflies.
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Basswood Basswood, a resilient native tree, boasts beige-yellow aromatic flowers and captivating foliage. It produces fragrant nectar and vibrant flowers in early summer and attracts a substantial number of insect pollinators, including numerous native bee species. Various animal species feed on its seeds or browse on its twigs and foliage. The honey produced by basswood is renowned for its delectable taste.
Basswood can serve as an imposing street tree. It exhibits rapid growth, tolerance to shade, and minimal pest or disease concerns. As a medium to large deciduous tree, it typically reaches a height of 50 to 80 feet (infrequently exceeding 100 feet), with an ovate-rounded crown. However, it requires ample space to thrive. Notably, its coppice growth is a distinctive characteristic of its species.
Botanical Name: Tilia americana
Also Called: American Linden, Bois blanc
En français: Tilleul d’Amérique
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Basswood wood possesses a softer texture, which may present a challenge during freezing rain events and renders it susceptible to damage. It is native to a diverse range of habitats, spanning from Quebec to the southeastern corner of Manitoba.
Basswood is well-suited for soils rich in loam or areas prone to seasonal flooding. In its natural habitat, it thrives in moist, nutrient-dense woodlands and on slopes.
Basswood is a readily transplanted species, but its pollution tolerance is limited to moderate levels. Companion plant suggestions include Sugar maple, American beech, and Yellow birch.
Wild senna is an underrated plant with striking yellow blooms and attractive foliage. It is a host plant for sulphur butterflies.
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