Quaking Aspen

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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.
Seedling information
Age 0 – 2 years
Size 12 – 18″
Size
Height 50 – 60 ft.
Spread 20 – 30 ft.
Growth rate Fast
Needs
Sun Full sun
Water use High
Soil Moist, well-drained; tolerates a wide range
Bloom/Nut/Fruit
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