European aspen
European aspen
Populus tremula
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 moist-loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
15.0-25.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
Growth
🚀 Fast
Grows quickly, needs regular attention
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "3-4" days
Hardiness
Zone 1-6
About
Quaking leaves and smooth bark; spreads by suckers.
Top tip
Aspen spreads by suckers; plant where it has room to form a grove and enjoy its quivering leaves.
Also known as: Populus tremula, Tremble, Zitterpappel, European aspen, Ratelpopulier, Choupo-tremedor, Pioppo tremulo, Topola osika
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few pest problems; a fast-growing, wind-resistant native tree.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
The european aspen year in your garden
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What to do now
How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
Moderate🔗Grafting
Advanced🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Attracts
🐦 Birds
Great for supporting local pollinators and wildlife
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent