Populus tremula

FEATURES
Commonly known as Quaking Aspen. Poplar Tremuloides is fast growing. The trees have tall trunks, up to 20 meters tall, with smooth pale bark, scarred with black. Glossy green leaves, dull beneath, turn golden yellow, in Autumn. Leaves on mature trees are almost round. Flowers are long catkins, produced in early Spring before the leaves. Hardy drought tolerant tree.

HEIGHT & WIDTH
20m x 10m.

SHAPE
Upright.

FOLIAGE
Glossy green leaves, turn golden yellow in Autumn.

FLOWERS
Catkins produced in early spring.

COMMENTS
Hardy drought tolerant tree.

TREE CARE
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.