$29.99
Keystone Species
20 to 50'
1 Gallon
April
Brown, Red, Yellow
Medium
Rich, humusy, consistently moist, well-drained.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Full sun
***LIMITED AVAILABILITY***
Keystone Value: The genus Populus (Poplar, Cottonwood, Aspen) supports over 350 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars, providing food for a variety of birds and mammals.
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a medium to large deciduous tree that can grow 20-50′ in height. The leaf petioles are long and flat, causing the leaves to “shake” pleasantly in the wind, hence the name Quaking Aspen. In autumn, the foliage turns a bright golden yellow, and the white bark provides striking winter interest. It prefers full sun with humusy, moist, well-draining soil, although in nature it can be found in a variety of soil conditions. Quaking Aspen will commonly form stands, and for this reason it makes an excellent visual and noise screen. Not only is it a keystone species that hosts hundreds of caterpillars (including the Viceroy Butterfly pictured above), but it also provides habitat and food for a variety of birds and mammals.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
