Populus tremula 'Erecta' (Upright Aspen, Upright Quaking Aspen)
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Populus |
| Species | tremula |
| Cultivar | 'Erecta' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | Up to 40 m |
| Spread | 15 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A tall columnar deciduous tree with dense branching. |
| Shape | Upright columnar. |
| Landscape | In columns as shelter or property borders. |
| Cultivation | Plant under full sun in moist but well-drained soil of any acidity. Ensure that it is regularly watered (weekly, twice a week in hot climates). |
| Notable Specimens | Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Showy compact bark with small speckles and defined splits. |
| Leaf Description | Small simple leaves. |
| Fruit Description | Dioecious. |
| Colour Description | Green foliage which turns golden-yellow in autumn. Showy silvery white bark with veins and speckles of black throughout. |
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