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| Identification |
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Genus
Populus
Species
tremuloides
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
quaking aspen
trembling aspen
quiverleaf
Family
SALICACEAE
Specimen number
S13913
Data source
Allergy p258;HtZn p158;MedPl p253
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
40' - 90'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Populus tremuloides has an attractive autumn display of leaves. One of the common garden uses for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. Keep a watchful eye on this because it tends to be invasive. Quaking aspen (also known as trembling aspen and quiverleaf) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is best for growing this species. It prefers dry to moist soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
leaves turn yellow in fall
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anti-inflammatory
antiarthritic
stimulant
anorexia remedy
astringent
antiseptic
analgesic
Medicinal parts
Bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Populus tremuloides has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an anti-inflammatory, as an antiarthritic, as a stimulant and as an anorexia remedy. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the bark. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. Hay fever season usually extends from March to May.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Populus tremuloides is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada and Cascades.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Populus tremuloides is a woody perennial. Leaves: Quaking aspen (locally known in some parts as trembling aspen and quiverleaf) has leaves that quiver in the slightest of breezes.
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