Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings
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, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
crimson pygmy
In German
Zitterpappel
crimson pygmy
In French
tremble
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
crimson pygmy
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Salicaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Quaking Aspen and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.