Quaking Aspen Tree
Description
About the Quaking Aspen Tree
Known for its small, shimmering leaves; beautiful white bark; and bright golden-yellow fall color, the Quaking Aspen tree, also called Trembling Aspen or American Aspen, is a beautiful deciduous tree. It is the state tree of Utah.
Native to North America, this tree grows naturally over a larger geographical area than any other tree species on the continent. It is the tree responsible for the stunning golden color found on the Rocky Mountains every autumn.
With a height between twenty-five to sixty feet tall and small, round leaves, Quaking Aspen trees are often used in parks for their graceful beauty and gorgeous color. They are charming decorative trees to add to a home lawn or forest. They grow well in areas with cooler summers.
The Quaking Aspen is sometimes confused with the birch tree, since both trees have white bark with graceful trunks. However, the birch tree has bark that peels, while aspens do not; and both trees belong to different families.
Uses of the Tree
The Quaking Aspen is primarily grown as a stunning ornamental tree. It also provides a habitat for many birds and is a food source for many foraging animals. Commercially, the aspen can be used for fencing, firewood, and wood pulp.
Growing the Quaking Aspen
In the wild, these Aspens grow in clusters called a stand. One stand is made of many trees that are genetically the same, called clones. Each clone springs from a shared root system, as one of the ways the tree reproduces is through lateral root sprouting. In fact, a stand of Quaking Aspen trees taken as a whole is the largest living organism on earth!
The homeowner should think about how much space to give the Quaking Aspen, because of root sprouting. One tree could lead to shoots of new trees that spring from the roots. If these newer trees are not desired, the shoots can be trimmed when they first surface.
These trees are cold-hardy and prefer areas with cooler summers. They need full sun and well-drained soil. They are fast growing, capable of growing up to two feet per year.
Buy Quaking Aspen trees for your lawn, field, or forest and enjoy their golden fall colors, shimmering leaves, and striking white bark.
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Characteristics
Hardiness Zone Range | 2 - 7 |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 8.0 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Willow tree roots will seek water! They are known for wrapping around various buried pipes - sewer and water in particular. Strongly recommend plantin willows along a stream channel of any size - boggy soil will do also. During droughts, plan on watering the tree.
This tree will grow 2' or more per year.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
The leaves shake in the slightest breeze. I don't know about seeds or fruit but it's roots will sprout new trees. It's famous for spreading this way to cover acres that are clones of a parent tree. This behavior makes them great for filling in as a sun break or wind break.
I planted 14 of these along my driveway in KY and we have alkaline soil with the limestone base here. 14/14 have survived and honestly thrived. I’ve seen over 5ft of growth in two seasons on most trees with full sun. Lesser sun really stunts the growth though on two of them.
No.Roots grow under ground. The root systems of existing or newly planted trees produce new trees. This is how large stands are made naturally.
That information is listed on the product page if you scroll down . When your tree matures, it will be approximately 25 - 60' tall x 20 - 30' wide.
Well depending on the size of your front yard, you can plant them 8-10 feet a part!
Yes - Aspen trees can be transplanted to another place when they are dormant in the late fall or early spring.
This will ship Bare-root 3 – 4' Tall with a 3/8" trunk.
Customer Reviews
So far, it seems to like where it's planted. Has a nice view of the farm, from its little hillside. Gets good sun most of the day, with dappled sun in heat of afternoon.
They came with perfect instructions, and are growing beautifully.
I'm looking forward to purchasing more trees next year.
Planted in 6" hole in cardboard box (18" x 30") with bottom removed to help direct root system spread towards the second Aspen under the woodchips that are mulching down to rejuvenate the clay soil.
The roots were well developed and I can't wait for these things to be the side-front shade providers of summer evenings in about 10 years.
Aspen/Birch trees do well in our area of N Arizona
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It was Kinzi's favorite tree