Populus tremula – (European) Aspen

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Populus tremula – (European) Aspen

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A large tree starting off with a spherical crown that later becomes more elongated oval to round. The bark is light grey and remains smooth for a long time: the young twigs are yellowish-brown and somewhat pendulous. The broad ovoid to round leaves are dark green with a lighter underside: the leaf edge is undulating to roughly serrated. In the autumn the leaves turn yellow. The rustling sound made by the leaves in the wind is characteristic. The tree is dioecious. Suitable for landscapes and row planting. P. tremula is valued in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia for its good wood for the matches and paper industries. Little sensitive to rust and leaf spot disease but this can vary from tree to tree. Stands up well to wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Multi-stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 m, fast growing
Crown
spherical to oval, variable, half-open crown
Bark and branches
trunk smooth and light grey, twigs yellowish-brown
Leaf
broad ovoid to round, dark green, 3 - 8 cm
Flowers
dioecious, ♂ catkins up to 3 cm long
Fruits
fruit catkins, 8 - 12 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Europe and Asia
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen fast growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Winter hardiness: different from tree to tree
Frequently asked questions
Populus tremula

Populus tremula can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus tremula is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus tremula is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus tremula with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Populus tremula blooms in february.
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