Quaking Aspen | Populus tremuloides - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Quaking Aspen | Populus tremuloides

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Desciption

Quaking aspen is an incredible beautiful tree known for its distinctive white bark with dark furrows and circular-to-heart-shaped leaves that quake in the breeze. Leaves turn bright golden yellow in the fall. Known to spread vigorously once established.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Wet Prairie, Oak Woodland
Habitat Notes	Fast growing and relatively short-lived.
Phenology	Flowering April-May
Mature Height	39-50 ft
Shade Preference	Full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist loamy sand to clay
Special Uses	Hedgerows, windbreaks, beneficial insects, birds, wildlife

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…

A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…