Populus tremula - 1/0 15-20 CM

Description
The Common aspen (Populus tremula) is a loose, irregular, picturesque small tree that produces purple-red flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from the beginning of March to mid-March. These produce silver-grey fruits. The Common aspen also has matt, roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey-green and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 11 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * amber-yellow shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over, tolerant to long-term flooding, tolerant to flooding

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common aspen are medium green, roundish, matt, alternate, toothed. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size. Common aspen turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey-green, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Common aspen has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose, irregular, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Common aspen appear in catkins from early March to mid-March.

Use
Screen, solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Populus tremula are amber yellow.

Root
Populus tremula is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.