Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Populus tremuloides
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Black Currant
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Black Currant
In German
Zitterpappel
Black Currant
In French
tremble
groseille noire
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
negro Grosella
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
groselha-preta
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Black Currant
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Black Currant Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Black Currant are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Black Currant
Care of Quaking Aspen and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.