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KC Bee Keeper American Linden flowers with a honeybee gathering pollen among pale yellow blooms

KC Bee Keeper American Linden

Tilia americana 'KC Bee Keeper'

$895.00 USD
Sale price  $895.00 USD Regular price 

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Size2XL TREE|6-8 ft.||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A sweet-scented shade tree that hums with pollinators, delivering big summer bloom and a classic canopy made for front-yard comfort

FEATURES: 

  • Fragrant pale yellow summer blooms that perfume the air and draw pollinators
  • Excellent bee and beneficial-insect tree for a lively, wildlife-friendly landscape
  • Broad, classic shade canopy that creates cool relief and outdoor “room” feel
  • Heart-shaped green leaves for soft texture and a traditional linden look
  • Reliable, long-lived structure that anchors lawns, streets, and large beds
  • Fall color in golden-yellow tones for a warm, glowing finish
  • Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip: 

Design for “under the canopy” living. Place a bench, hammock, or small sitting circle where the shade will land over time, then keep the base planting low and tidy so the canopy reads clearly. And if you want to lean into the pollinator theme, add a few nectar plants nearby, lavender, salvia, catmint, and you’ll have a garden that feels alive all summer.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 3-8
Mature Height 50-70' tall
Mature Width 30-50' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Partial Shade
Spacing 30-50' apart

Why Plant KC Bee Keeper American Linden?

KC Bee Keeper American Linden is the tree you plant when you want shade with purpose. It grows into a handsome canopy that makes a lawn feel like a place to live, sit, play, and breathe, but the real magic happens in summer when it blooms. The flowers are pale yellow and wonderfully fragrant, and they’re famous for attracting bees and other pollinators, so the tree practically comes with its own soundtrack: a gentle, happy hum.

It’s also beautifully traditional: heart-shaped leaves, strong branching, and a canopy that feels timeless. If you want a mature shade tree that’s inviting, pollinator-friendly, and full of warm-season charm, this is a standout.

How to use KC Bee Keeper American Linden in the landscape?

Plant it as a primary shade tree in an open lawn where the canopy can spread and create a cool gathering spot for outdoor living. It’s also a strong choice near patios or seating areas, where the summer fragrance can be enjoyed up close and the pollinator activity adds life to the space. Along streets or long driveways, use it as a repeating canopy tree to create a shaded, welcoming corridor. Pair it with simple understory plantings like grasses, hydrangeas, or low evergreens so the tree remains the main structure, and allow generous spacing so the mature canopy can develop into a full, balanced shape.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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