Quaking Aspen ‘NE Arb’ PRARIE GOLD
Arbor walk #109
This tree is in the Salicaceae family and is native to Missouri; also being recognized as the widest geographical distribution tree in North America.
| Name | Quaking Aspen ‘NE Arb’ |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Populus tremuloides ‘NE Arb’ |
| Type | Native Cultivar |
| Diameter | 2.5″ caliper |
| Color of Leaf | Light green, smooth, golden yellow in fall |
| Shape of Leaf | Alternate, simple, 1-3″ wide, oval to nearly round with serrated margins |
| Color of Flower | Green-gray |
| Shape of Flower | Non-showy, dioecious, male and female separate catkins |
| Fruit Characteristics | Drooping cluster of capsules with many seeds inside |
| Bark Characteristics | Young is grayish-white and smooth, mature is grayish-white and furrowed with darker areas |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
This is a deciduous tree with narrow and rounded crown. The leaves are light green and smooth with its leaves turning to golden yellow in fall. A distinct feature of the Prairie Gold cultivar is its white bark. This species has a long lifespan, with most living well over one hundred years. The Quaking Aspen gets its name due to its trembling leaves, due to its flattened, flexible petioles.