How Do You Identify Basswood

The sapwood of Basswood is creamy white in color, merging into the heartwood, which is pale to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. When dry, the wood has no characteristic odor or taste. The wood has a fine uniform texture and moderate luster grain.

What does Basswood wood look like?

The sapwood of Basswood is creamy white in color, merging into the heartwood, which is pale to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. When dry, the wood has no characteristic odor or taste. The wood has a fine uniform texture and moderate luster grain.

What tree does Basswood come from?

“Basswood” is the North American name for native trees of the genus Tilia, which includes roughly 30 species worldwide. In Europe and Asia, members of this genus are generally called lindens or limes.

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