Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
अमुर मेपल
In German
Zitterpappel
Amur-Ahorn
In French
tremble
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
arce de Amur
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
de bordo amur
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
klon amur
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
amur acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple
Care of Quaking Aspen and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.