Quaking Aspen
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Quaking Aspen
Populus tremula
Quaking Aspen is known for its leaves that flutter in the breeze! This tree has white bark and grows tall and straight.
Habitat: Forests and hillsides
Appearance
The Quaking Aspen has smooth, pale greenish-white bark, often marked with dark scars. Its small, rounded leaves, attached by flattened petioles, shimmer and "quake" distinctively in the slightest breeze, creating a beautiful silver-green display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilySalicaceaeGenusPopulus
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
After a wildfire, aspens often emerge first, helping restore life to the scorched land!
Aspen groves can be one of the largest and heaviest living things on Earth!
The 'quaking' sound of their leaves has earned them many nicknames, like 'whispering giant'.
Their white bark uses chlorophyll to make food, even in winter when leaves are gone.
Special abilities
Ability
Clone Army
Quaking Aspen can form vast underground networks, allowing hundreds of genetically identical trees to sprout from one root system.
Ability
Shimmering Shield
Quaking Aspen has flattened leaf stems that make its leaves tremble, helping it efficiently capture sunlight and cool itself.
Ability
Fire Rescuer
Quaking Aspen can rapidly resprout from its root system after devastating forest fires, quickly reclaiming burnt landscapes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 m
- Canopy Spread
- 5-10 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 30-60 cm
- Lifespan
- 60-150 years
- Fruit Type
- Capsule
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Quaking Aspen?
The easiest way to identify Quaking Aspen is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Quaking Aspen?
15-30 m
How wide does Quaking Aspen spread?
5-10 m
Is Quaking Aspen edible?
Yes
How big is Quaking Aspen?
30-60 cm
How long does Quaking Aspen live?
60-150 years
Where is Quaking Aspen usually found?
Forests and hillsides
What kind of fruit does Quaking Aspen produce?
Capsule
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