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quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A fast-growing deciduous tree known for its small, flattened petioles that cause leaves to quiver in the slightest breeze. It displays brilliant yellow to orange fall foliage and is excellent for wildlife habitat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 1a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.3 to 9Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American native
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
barksap
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation