Quaking Aspen 1 Live Tree, 3 Gallon RP Nursery Pot – Populus tremuloides

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a North American native deciduous tree recognized for its distinctive fluttering leaves, smooth pale bark, and brilliant golden-yellow autumn foliage. Also known as Trembling Aspen or American Aspen, this ornamental shade tree produces rounded to broadly oval green leaves attached to flattened leaf stalks that allow the foliage to tremble in even a light breeze.

During spring and summer, Quaking Aspen displays fresh green foliage that creates a soft, shimmering appearance in the landscape. Its leaves transition to bright yellow and golden tones during autumn before falling for winter dormancy. Established trees may develop contrasting dark markings on their pale trunks, adding seasonal visual interest. Quaking Aspen also supports native wildlife and is an important component of many North American forest ecosystems.

Quaking Aspen performs best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, particularly in cooler climates. It is commonly used in naturalized landscapes, woodland gardens, wildlife plantings, and open areas where its spreading root system can be accommodated. This species naturally produces root suckers and may form colonies over time, making it better suited to spacious planting areas than confined garden beds.

Each order includes 1 live Quaking Aspen tree supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (RP).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

• Quantity: 1 Live Quaking Aspen Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Nursery Designation: RP

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Tree

• Foliage Color: Green

• Fall Foliage Color: Golden Yellow

• Bark Color: Pale Gray to Whitish With Darker Markings

• Growth Habit: Upright, Deciduous, Colony-Forming Tree

• Flower Type: Small, Inconspicuous Catkins

• Seasonal Appearance: Leafless During Winter Dormancy

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Quaking Aspen Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Nursery Designation: RP

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Quaking Aspen

• Alternative Names: Trembling Aspen, American Aspen

• Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides

• Plant Type: Native Deciduous Tree

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, Fast-Growing, Root-Suckering

• Foliage Color: Green During the Growing Season

• Fall Color: Golden Yellow

• Leaf Characteristics: Rounded Leaves With Flattened Stalks That Flutter in the Wind

• Bark Color: Pale Gray to Whitish, Developing Darker Markings With Age

• Flower Type: Small Catkins

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 1–6

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Soil Preference: Moist, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to High; Prefers Consistent Moisture

• Climate Preference: Cool to Cold Climates

• Native Range: Broadly Distributed Across North America

• Wildlife Value: Supports Native Insects, Birds, and Other Wildlife

• Landscape Uses: Naturalized Areas, Woodland Edges, Wildlife Plantings, and Spacious Landscapes

• Root Characteristics: May Spread Through Underground Roots and Produce Suckers

• Container Suitable: Suitable for Nursery Production and Temporary Container Growing; Ground Planting Preferred

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Seasonal Dormancy: Deciduous; Leafless in Winter

Live Quaking Aspen tree (Populus tremuloides), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container (RP designation).