Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Populus tremuloides
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
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, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Kale
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
गोभी
In German
Zitterpappel
Grünkohl
In French
tremble
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Col rizada
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Couve
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
kale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Kale
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Kale Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Kale are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Kale
Care of Quaking Aspen and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.