Quaking Aspen Seeds - Flower Plant

Quaking Aspen Seeds produce Aspen trees, a fast-growing deciduous species known for its slender trunks, rounded leaves, and characteristic trembling foliage. This tree forms clonal groves through underground root systems and is well adapted to cooler, temperate climates. Quaking Aspen thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it suitable for forest restoration, windbreaks, and landscape plantings. It is valued for its seasonal yellow foliage in autumn and rapid establishment in appropriate environments.

Features

• Fast-growing deciduous tree with slender trunks

• Forms clonal groves via underground root systems

• Suitable for forest restoration, windbreaks, and landscaping

• Adapted to cooler, temperate climates

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Provides seasonal autumn foliage

Specifications

• Scientific name: Populus tremuloides

• Common name (US): Aspen

• Seed type / variety: Deciduous tree variety

• Growth habit: Upright, fast-growing tree

• USDA zones: 2 to 7

• Planting season: Spring

• Growing season: Spring through summer

• Sowing Season: Early spring

• Sowing season months: March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; requires cold stratification for 30 to 60 days

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 40 to 50 feet tall; 20 to 25 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 8 to 12 feet apart