Species: Populus tremuloides

(pop'you-lus trem-you-loy'deez

Populus tremuloides

Quaking Aspen

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Driefest', 'Erecta', 'Mountain Sentinel', 'Pendula', 'Prairie Gold'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 50' (spread 20' - 30')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: adaptable to soil conditions; fast-growing; short-lived

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

weak-wooded; susceptible to several diseases that affect poplars. Short lived as a single plant, producing suckers that maintain a group planting over time

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to northern North America

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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