American Basswood on the Chippewa River Trail Traditional Cache

American basswood, also known as Linden. is a native deciduous tree. It is a large, rapid-growing tree and grows best in moist soils. The tree is also well known as a honey-tree, and the seeds and twigs are eaten by wildlife.

Mature heights range from 75 to 130 feet with diameter ranges from 36 to 48 inches (91-122 cm). The bark of mature trees is up to 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick at the base of the trunk. If you walk west from the cache along the trail, you will notice several very large Basswood trees.

The leaves of the American Basswood are the easist way to recognize this tree. Look for leaves that are basically heart-shaped as in the photo to identify a Basswood.

You can access the Chippewa River Trail by parking in Owen Park and walking down the trail to the cache.

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