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Quaking aspen

Quaking aspens, also called trembling aspens, are named for their leaves. Flat leaves attach to branches with lengthy stalks called petioles, which quake or tremble in light breezes. Quaking aspens regularly grow in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when their leaves change color in the fall. The white bark is one identifying characteristic of this tree. Description from National Wildlife Federation

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Quaking aspen

Quaking aspen fast facts

Scientific Name

Populus termuloides

Family

Salicaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Deciduous, Flowering, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Green

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

April

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
quaking aspen

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