Trembling Aspen vs Prairie Skyrise Aspen - TreeTime.ca

Trembling Aspen vs Prairie Skyrise Aspen

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Trembling Aspen

Prairie Skyrise Aspen has a compact and columnar branching structure that makes it a great privacy screen for small yards. You'll notice that the old and new growth have contrasting colors of green, giving this tree an attractive and unique appearance.

Prairie Skyrise Aspen is more disease resistant, columnar, and typically leafs out earlier than Swedish Aspen.

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.

Prairie Skyrise Aspen Quick Facts

Trembling Aspen Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high




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