Family: Salicaceae
aspen, quaking aspen, trembling aspen
[Populus aurea Tidestr., more...]
Derek Anderson
Etymology: Populus: Latin for "poplar," derivation obscure
Plants: perennial tree 30'-40' tall with smooth, light greenish-gray bark darkening and furrowing with age; forming large clones
Leaves: dark green on top, light green below; roundish oval to kidney shaped; finely toothed
Flowers: 1"-3" long hanging catkin
Habitat: moist; upland woods, streambanks, often on burned or cut-over areas
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Plants: perennial tree 30'-40' tall with smooth, light greenish-gray bark darkening and furrowing with age; forming large clones
Leaves: dark green on top, light green below; roundish oval to kidney shaped; finely toothed
Flowers: 1"-3" long hanging catkin
Habitat: moist; upland woods, streambanks, often on burned or cut-over areas
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FAC WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Paul Drobot
Derek Anderson
Paul Drobot
Botanical Illustration
Christopher Noll
Botanical Illustration
Christopher Noll
David Lee
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
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Know Your Trees
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