Populus tremuloides

This much loved 30-50' native U.S. tree is easily recognized by its delightful medium green heart-shaped leaves on flattened stems, which flutter brightly in the slightest breeze and by its creamy-white bark which becomes chalky-white with black patches as it ages. The bark makes a lovely picture combined with its golden-yellow fall color; much better suited to areas with cool summers. S/M-W

Populus tremuloides, or Quaking Aspen, is the most widely distributed tree in North America that thrives in cold mountainous regions. Aspen trees are gorgeous for their beautiful white trunks and golden fall color, but are also known for providing almost constant motion in the garden as the leaves flutter wildly even with seemingly no breeze (hence the name 'Quaking' Aspen). These trees are exceptionally cold hardy and thrive in colder regions than any other plant we grow. They are listed as growing in zones 1-6 which would indicate that they don't do well in warmer southern climates, although here in zone 8 they perform well. Their native range extends well into Mexico's central mountains where the climate is much warmer and without much of a winter, showing that under the right conditions these trees perform well in most areas. For areas with high summer heat like our nursery (100 degrees is common for much of the summer) a little bit of afternoon shade goes a long way in keeping plants healthy.

Deciduous tree with a narrow, conical habit in its younger years and a more rounded crown at maturity. Dainty green foliage flutters in the wind and turns to a lovely yellow in the fall. This provides excellent contrast against its grayish-white bark. Native to the eastern and western coastal states of the U.S., the quaking aspen is the most widely distributed tree in North America.

Fast-growing but short-lived in the East; best growth and persistence in the West is under cold, dry conditions. Clear yellow fall color. One of the first trees to leaf out and last to drop its leaves.

For a cold climate what could be more beautiful than the golden yellow fall colors of this glowing tree! It is delightful in the summer as its lush green leaves quake and tremble in the breeze. The bark is very smooth and silvery gray, making it interesting in the winter without foliage. It's very hardy, so you don't have to worry about losing it to a freeze! Grows to 50' tall and 30' wide. And, it grows just fine in milder climates as well. Beautiful for landscaping when planted in clumps!

Mesmerizing as the breeze floats through the leaves bringing them to life like a school of fish in unison. Suckering white-barked tree to 30 ft.