Aspen
Populus tremula
Non-foodZones 2–7canopy
Populus tremula is a species of poplar native to cool temperate regions of the Old World.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 18 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 2–7
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
wildlifewindbreakmulch-producer
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
suckerscuttingeasy
When: Lift suckers when dormant
Native pioneer with fluttering leaves; suckers into groves and supports a wealth of wildlife.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.