Trembling Aspen vs Hill Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Trembling Aspen vs Hill Poplar

Populus x Hill

Populus tremuloides

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Hill Poplar
Trembling Aspen

Hill Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. Hill Poplars function well as a privacy screen or windbreak.

This attractive, long-lived shade tree is a great choice for home and commercial consumers alike, as it requires little pruning or maintenance care.

Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

Trembling Aspen is a hardy, fast-growing tree. It is known for its unique "trembling" leaf movement and beautiful bark that whitens with age.

This native shade tree tolerates a range of growing conditions and requires little maintenance.

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Trembling Aspen Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Seeds: fuzz
Seeds: fluff
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: american aspen, golden aspen, mountain aspen, quaking aspen, quiver leaf aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar