Phonetic Spelling:POP-yoo-lus trem-yoo-LOY-deez
Genus:Populus
Species:tremuloides
Family:Salicaceae
The quaking aspen, a deciduous tree belonging to the willow family, is indigenous to a limited region in the North Carolina mountains and typically does not extend its range south of USDA hardiness zone 6. In its youth, the tree exhibits a distinctly pyramidal shape, which evolves into a slender, rounded crown as it matures. Preferring the cooler climates of northern areas, the quaking aspen flourishes in rocky soils at high altitudes and adapts to clay or sandy loams at lower elevations.
This tree is notable for its striking white bark and its leaves, which tremble at the slightest gust of wind due to their flattened petioles. It is sensitive to heat and humidity, and in autumn, it showcases a stunning display of yellow foliage.
Populus tremuloides Feature Summary
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