Description
Height: 20′-50′
Spread: 20′-30′
Populus tremuloides, commonly known as Quaking Aspen or Trembling Aspen, is a deciduous tree native to North America and widely recognized for its distinctive leaves that flutter and tremble in the slightest breeze, revealing their silvery undersides. This medium-sized tree typically reaches heights of 20-50 feet (6-15 meters) with a narrow, upright crown. The leaves of Populus tremuloides are round, almost heart-shaped, and turn a brilliant golden-yellow in autumn, creating a stunning display of color. The bark of younger trees is smooth and greenish-white, turning gray and becoming furrowed with age.
Quaking Aspen is a hardy tree that thrives in a variety of soil types, including moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of environmental conditions and can be found growing in diverse habitats, from mountainous regions to open woodlands. Populus tremuloides is known for its ability to form clonal colonies through its root system, resulting in large stands of interconnected trees that share a single root system. This tree provides important habitat and food for various wildlife species and is valued for its aesthetic appeal in landscapes, especially when planted in groups to accentuate its unique foliage and autumn color.
Hardiness Zone 1-6
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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