Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
German Iris
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
German Iris
Quaking Aspen
In German
German Iris
Zitterpappel
In French
German Iris
tremble
In Spanish
German Iris
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
German Iris
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
German Iris
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
German Iris
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
German Iris
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of German Iris and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Quaking Aspen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
German Iris and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Quaking Aspen
Care of German Iris and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris 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 German Iris 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.