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Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen (Native))

Populus tremuloides

Also known as Quaking Aspen (Native)

$12.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones1-7
🦌DeerResistant

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About This Plant

Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen), 'Quaking Aspen' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.

Quaking Aspen , wide-ranging N American native; brilliant gold fall color, distinctive trembling leaves on flexible flat petioles. Spreads aggressively by root suckers to form clones.

Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 1 to 6. Best in cool mountain climates; struggles in PNW lowlands. Suckers freely, site where colonies are welcome.

For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.

Plant Details

Botanical
Populus tremuloides
Common name
Quaking Aspen (Native)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
30-60 ft tall × 15-25 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Spring
Bloom color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Performs best in cool climates; struggles in PNW lowland heat. Suckers freely to form colonies; site where spreading is acceptable or remove suckers regularly.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Larval host, Bird habitat, Small mammal forage
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