5 Seeds Populus tremula European Aspen Tree Cold Hardy Shade Tree
Populus tremula, commonly known as European Aspen, is a deciduous shade tree admired for its shimmering foliage and graceful upright form. Its rounded leaves flutter in the slightest breeze, creating a soft rustling sound and a lively, light-filled canopy that adds year-round appeal to gardens and landscapes.
This tree works well as a specimen or grouping planting in open landscapes and larger gardens, offering bright golden autumn color and visual interest across the seasons. It is a vigorous, upright deciduous tree valued for its distinctive foliage and structure.
Species: Populus tremula
Variety: European Aspen
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 2 to 6
Germination: Surface sow; light aids germination; keep moist
Sowing: Spring; cold stratification may improve results
Spacing: 20 to 30 feet apart
Notes: Provides golden autumn color and ornamental foliage