American aspen

Populus tremuloides

Populus

Salicaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

American aspen is a fast-growing native tree prized for its striking golden fall foliage and distinctive quaking leaves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils; it does not tolerate prolonged drought or waterlogging. Note that aspens spread by root suckers and can form large clonal colonies, so allow ample space in the landscape.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days During Establishment; Less Once Mature • Water Deeply And Thoroughly, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Well-Drained

Soil pH

4.3 – 9

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Alberta

Arizona

British Columbia

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Labrador

Maine

Manitoba

Maryland

Masachusettes

Mexico Central

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

🐝 Moths

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 15, 2013 by EOL − Ben VanderWeide (cc-by-nc)

Hardiness Zones

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