Quaking Aspen.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 80 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 1 a 7

Floración

Early spring

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of room for its roots to spread. Keep an eye out for leaf spots or bark damage which can signal stress. It thrives best when it has consistent moisture during its first few years.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially while the tree is young.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant winter season.

Trasplante

This tree is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, move it to a larger pot every few years.

Suelo

Well drained, moist, loamy soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-45 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 50 to 150 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The bark contains salicin, which is chemically related to aspirin and may cause reactions in those with salicylate sensitivities.

Niños

The catkins and seeds can be a choking hazard if ingested by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The bark and buds may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The windborne pollen is a significant allergen for many people during the early spring.

Comestibilidad

The inner bark is technically edible but requires extensive processing and is generally considered a survival food rather than a culinary ingredient.

Cómo identificarla

• Smooth white bark
• Small heart shaped leaves
• Flattened leaf stalks
• Leaves tremble in wind
• Golden yellow autumn color

Altura

6 a 25m

Anchura

3 a 9m

Hojas

green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

green, gray, 2 a 8cm

Frutos

brown, Late spring

Problemas frecuentes

• Hypoxylon canker — A fungal infection that causes sunken, discolored lesions on the trunk.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap and produce sticky honeydew on foliage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed, suckers

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special winter care is needed as this tree is fully hardy in cold climates. Ensure the soil remains moist before the ground freezes.

En maceta

Not recommended for containers due to their massive root systems and need for space.

Plant aspens in groups to mimic their natural habit of forming clonal colonies.

Buenas compañeras

• Douglas fir — They often grow together in mixed forest stands in the wild.
• Acer glabrum — It thrives in the same understory conditions as the aspen.

Especies parecidas

• Populus grandidentata — It shares a similar growth habit but has larger, coarser leaf teeth.

Ciencia

Familia

Salicaceae

Género

Populus

Orden

Malpighiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Across North America from Alaska to Mexico.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

Aspens are pioneer species that quickly colonize areas after forest fires or other disturbances.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, nesting site, food source for mammals

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shade tree, land reclamation, wildlife habitat, woodworking

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Why do the leaves shake?

The leaf stems are flattened, which causes them to flutter easily in the wind.

Do they spread?

Yes, they spread aggressively through underground root suckers to form large colonies.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name tremuloides refers to the trembling motion of the leaves, while Populus is the classical Latin name for the poplar tree.

Bueno saberlo

• The leaves tremble in the slightest breeze due to their flattened petioles.
• Aspens are the most widely distributed tree species in North America.
• The bark is photosynthetic, allowing the tree to produce energy even without leaves.
• Aspen wood is lightweight and often used for matches and crates.