About the
Quaking Aspen:
The Quaking Aspen tree, Poplus tremuloides, is the most widely
distributed tree in North America. It is known by many common
names: trembling aspen, golden aspen, mountain aspen. This
deciduous tree grows on many soil types, especially sandy and
gravelly slopes, and it is quick to pioneer disturbed sites
where there is disturbed soil. Quaking Aspen trees are fast
growing and very hardy.
Poplus tremuloides provides benefits for many kinds of wildlife.
It will grow both as a single or multi-stemmed tree. The Aspen
is esthetically appealing with light bark, trembling leaves, and
yellow fall color.
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