Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
False Indigo
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Quaking Aspen
In German
falsches Indigo
Zitterpappel
In French
faux Indigo
tremble
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
falsum indicum
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of False Indigo and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
False Indigo and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Quaking Aspen
Care of False Indigo and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo 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.