Quaking Aspen
Price range: $21.00 through $29.00
Description
| Quaking Aspen | ||
| Description | Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), also known as trembling aspen, is a fast-growing, medium sized deciduous tree. It has distinctive smooth white bark with bright yellow fall foliage. Quaking aspen sends up shoots through its roots, which tends to form clonal groves. It provides food and habitat for many birds, insects, and mammals. It can grow in a wide variety of soil types. | |
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Seedling information
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Age | 0 – 2 years |
| Size | 12 – 18″ | |
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Size
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Height | 50 – 60 ft. |
| Spread | 20 – 30 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Fast | |
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Needs
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Sun | Full sun |
| Water use | High | |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained; tolerates a wide range | |
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Bloom/Nut/Fruit
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Bloom time | March – May |
| Bloom color | Yellow, green, brown | |
| Fruit type | Capsule | |
| Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
| Nativeness | Native | |
| Benefits | Bright yellow fall foliage and beautiful white bark; good for wildlife; nutritious for livestock; tolerates many soil conditions, especially once established | |
| Climate Change Hardiness | High adaptability (US Forest Service) | |
Additional information
| Amount | 5 pack, 10 pack, 25 pack, 50 pack |
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