Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Dwarf Iris
In German
Zitterpappel
Zwergiris
In French
tremble
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Enano Iris
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Salicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris
Care of Quaking Aspen and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
