Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)

Short Overview Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen) is a deciduous tree widely recognized for its fluttering leaves and smooth white bark. It forms natural clonal colonies through root suckering.

Key Characteristics

Plant type: Deciduous tree (Populus tremuloides)

Foliage color: Bright green turning golden yellow in fall

Flower color: Inconspicuous catkins

Bloom time: Early spring

Foliage: Rounded leaves with flattened petioles causing trembling movement

Growth habit: Upright, colony-forming tree

Mature size: Typically 6–20 m (20–65 ft) tall

General Growing Notes

Light: Full sun

Water: Moderate moisture preferred

Soil: Well-drained soils

Care considerations: Spreads by root suckers

Note: Fall color intensity varies with climate.