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quaking aspen

quaking aspen

Populus tremuloides

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 1aZone 7b

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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
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–65′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with