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Aspen - Wikipedia Aspen trees are all native to cold regions with cool summers, in the north of the northern hemisphere, extending south at high-altitude areas such as mountains or high plains They are all medium-sized deciduous trees reaching 15–30 m (50–100 ft) tall
How Aspens Grow - US Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers explores how aspens grow, the symptoms and possible causes of aspen decline, and the challenges to maintaining this species in the western landscape
Tree Profile: Aspen - So Much More Than a Tree - National . . . It’s hard to decide what is most memorable about aspen: the vibrant yellow in the fall, the tall, tube-like clusters of white stands or the sound of the “quaking” leaves Regardless of what comes to mind when you think of aspens, they hold the title of the most widespread tree in North America
Aspen - Rocky Mountain National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides) provide beautiful scenery and a rich habitat for wildlife Aspens, the most widely distributed tree in North America, are one of the few deciduous trees hearty enough to survive in a harsh mountain environment In mountain environments, the brief growing season often prevents aspen seeds from germinating
5 Different Types of Aspen Trees Their Identifying Features Aspens are all part of the Salicaceae or Willow Family of trees and shrubs, flowering plants of the Angiosperm phylum Aspens belong to the Populus genus, with 35 currently accepted species worldwide
Aspen Trees: Types, Leaves, Flowers (Including Quaking Aspen) Aspen trees are flowering trees belonging to the genus Populus Aspens are characterized by their straight, slender trunks, round leaves, and clusters of dangling flower spikes called catkins Aspens grow between 20 and 80 ft (6 – 24 m) tall and 20 to 30 ft (6 – 9 m) wide
Know Your Trees - Aspen - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Quaking aspen is the most widespread and numerous hardwood tree in North America The scientific name Populus tremuloides is translated into “poplar that trembles” (or "quakes" in the case of aspen) It is known for its white bark and leaves that tremor in even the slightest breeze