Plant Library

Quaking Aspen

Common Name: Aspen

Botanical Name: Populus tremuloides

Variety: Quaking

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: N/A

Zone: 2 to 7

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 60-80'

Mature Width: 30'

Notes: The small leaves of this native tree tremble in the slightest breeze for a beautiful effect. It is indifferent to soil conditions, and can be found in moist, shallow, rocky, or clay soils. The bark is an attractive greenish white. This is an excellent tree for naturalizing.