Types of Aspen Trees

Populus tremula is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 2. It is in flower from Feb to March, and the seeds ripen from May to June.

Populus sieboldii is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 4. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).

Aspen trees are a popular addition to landscapes in Canada and the northern parts of the United States. The trees are beautiful with white bark and leaves that turn a striking shade of yellow in the autumn, but they can be finicky in a few different ways. Keep reading to learn more aspen tree information, including how to care for aspen trees in landscapes.

Populus tremuloides is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America, one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen, trembling aspen, American aspen, Quakies, mountain or golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, popple, as well as others.