Description
Populus tremuloides Quaking Red ... Large Iconic deciduous tree of USA , reaching 25 metres ... Quaking Aspen is a large deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America ;common names include - quaking aspen ,trembling aspen, American aspen ,Quakies, mountain or golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, popple etc ... The trees have very tall trunks, up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall, smooth pale bark , with black scarring ... The large gloss green leaves, distinctly paler reverse , turn golden to yellow, golds , oranges and red colors in autumn ... Quaking aspen gets its name from its leaf stalks , which are flattened instead of round, causing its leaves to flutter beautifully in the wind … Possibly hybrid origins unknown… Family: Salicaceae.