Tilia americana var. caroliniana

Carolina basswood is  a native tree often used as a specimen or dense shade tree. Its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in June make it especially attractive for people, while songbirds and blue jays are attracted to its seeds and use the tree for shelter.   When flowering, the trees are full of bees, hence the other common name Bee-tree; this species is favored by bees over others and produces a strongly flavored honey.   Grows to 50-80’ in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates some drought.