Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Quaking Aspen
In German
Applemint Baum
Zitterpappel
In French
Applemint Arbre
tremble
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Applemint and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Quaking Aspen. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Applemint and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Applemint and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Quaking Aspen
Care of Applemint and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.