Populus tremuloides
Quaking Aspen
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is known for pale bark and leaves that flutter readily in a light breeze. Yellow autumn color follows its summer canopy; this is a tree for cool climates with space for spreading roots.
Its structure combines a tapered crown and a rounded outline. Growth is fast. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring yellow tones.
Choose a position with partial shade. Provide well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Avoid hot, humid locations and allow for suckering roots.
Size
• Height: 40-50 ft
• Width: 20-30 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 1a–6b
Best Uses
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 40-50 ft
- Width
- 20-30 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 1a–6b
- Sunlight
- Part shade
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Blue, Gray
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Fruit color
- White
- Attracts
- Songbirds
- Soil
- Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Rocky, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Specimen
- Shape
- Pyramidal, Rounded
- Bark
- Furrowed, Smooth
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
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