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Trembling Aspen vs White Birch (Paper Birch)

Betula papyrifera

Populus tremuloides

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Trembling Aspen

White Birch is a large, attractive deciduous tree. This fast-growing, cold hardy species has distinctive white papery bark that peels in layers, making it a beautiful ornamental or accent tree. White Birch also makes great firewood.

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.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Trembling Aspen Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




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