Quaking Aspen

Populus tremuloides

The Quaking Aspen is a deciduous tree in the willow family that can generally grow up to 50 ft. tall, with small and shiny leaves that quiver in the breeze. Its bark turns from whitish-green to furrowed as it matures, and it produces beautiful silvery catkins in the spring. Enjoy its bright yellow fall foliage.

Current Sale Size: 18-24" bare-root transplant. 

Growth Rate: Fast

Soils: Sand, loam, clay

Moisture: Moist, Dry, Wet

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Shade

Mature Height: 35-50 ft.

Origin: Native

Deer Damage Potential: Medium

Uses: Ornamental, birds, wildlife, fall colors, butterflies

Other: "Quaking aspen reproduces rapidly from seed and root suckers. It is short-lived and plagued by disease and insect problems, but is practically indifferent to soil conditions." - wildflower.org