Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Madagascar
Types
Populus tremuloides
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Devil's Backbone
In German
Zitterpappel
Devil's Backbone
In French
tremble
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone
Care of Quaking Aspen and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.