Tilia americanaTilia americana

Basswood – American Linden

Botanical Name : Tilia americana – French Name : Tilleul d’Am?rique

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Description

  • -Height : 50-100 ‘(Max 120’)
    -Diameter : 2-3 ‘(Max 5’)
    -Lifespan : 100 years (Max 140 years)
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 2.15 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 410 lbs
    -Color : pale brown to reddish brown
    -Sapwood : White to cream to pale brown
    -Grain : Straight
    -Texture : Fine, uniform
    -Machining :
    -Sawmilling : Good
    -Discast: Light
    -Molding : Medium
    -Planing : Good
    -Shaping : very weak
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Good to medium
    -Mortising : Good to medium
    -Sanding : Low to medium
    -Polishing : Medium
    -Finish: Excellent to medium
    -Bending : Very low
    -Nailing : Medium
    -Gluing : Excellent
    -Stability: Good
    -Durability: Low
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Beehives, Shooting, Toys, Musical Instruments, Toys
    -Precautions:
    -Budgetary price : Low