Quaking Aspen
Arbor walk #109, TreeKeeper ID #5736
This tree is in the Salicaceae family and is native to Missouri; also being recognized as the widest geographical distribution tree in North America. 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 NE Arb 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.
| Common Name | Quaking Aspen |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Populus tremuloides |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | NE Arb |
| Commercial Name | Praire Gold |
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Relationship of Populus tremuloides to other species in the Arboretum