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European aspen

European aspen

Populus tremula

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 1a – Zone 7b

A fast-growing deciduous tree with trembling leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze, displaying golden-yellow fall color. Widely distributed across Europe and Asia, it is valued for wildlife habitat and pioneer colonization.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–60′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 1aZone 7b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 1a to Zone 7b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker, root cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with