Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Populus tremuloides
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zitterpappel
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
tremble
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry
Care of Quaking Aspen and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.