Trembling Aspen vs Hill Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Trembling Aspen vs Hill Poplar

Populus tremuloides

Populus x Hill

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Trembling Aspen
Hill Poplar

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Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.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

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: american aspen, golden aspen, mountain aspen, quaking aspen, quiver leaf aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar