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bigtooth aspen

bigtooth aspen

Populus grandidentata

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 8b

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A fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America with distinctive large, coarsely toothed leaves that turn bright gold in fall. It tolerates poor soil and spreads via root suckers, making it useful for wildlife habitat and quick windbreaks.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–65′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with