Aspen Tree

Dancers in the garden, aspens are popular choices for fast-growing windbreaks, screens, and mass plantings. Their oval leaves flutter in the slightest breeze. These extremely cold-hardy trees can gain almost 5 feet in height per year. Avoid problems with their invasive roots and suckering by selecting species and varieties that won't run rampant. Enjoy the best fall color with the quaking aspen. The trees have a preference for moist, well-drained soil but they adapt to almost any soil.

Aspen Tree Overview

Description Dancers in the garden, aspens are popular choices for fast-growing windbreaks, screens, and mass plantings. Their oval leaves flutter in the slightest breeze. These extremely cold-hardy trees can gain almost 5 feet in height per year. Avoid problems with their invasive roots and suckering by selecting species and varieties that won't run rampant. Enjoy the best fall color with the quaking aspen. The trees have a preference for moist, well-drained soil but they adapt to almost any soil.
Genus Name Populus tremuloides
Common Name Aspen Tree
Plant Type Tree
Light Sun
Height 20 to 20 feet
Width null to 30 feet
Season Features Colorful Fall Foliage
Special Features Attracts Birds, Low Maintenance
Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Propagation Seed, Stem Cuttings
Problem Solvers Drought Tolerant, Good For Privacy, Slope/Erosion Control
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