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Populus tremuloides

Trembling Aspen, Quaking Aspen

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 15m

Width:

6 - 9m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

Poplars in general have many pests and diseases that influence its appearance, preformance and survival. These pests include Forest Tent Caterpillar, Poplar Petiolegall Aphid, Poplar Sawfly, Poplar Vagabond Aphid and canker.

Management Notes

  • Wood is brittle and vulnerable to storm breakage
  • Root suckering can be an issue

Cultivars 

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