Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Populus tremuloides
-
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Violet
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Drought
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
Does not require regular watering
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
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Macaw
In German
Zitterpappel
Ara
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
guacamayo
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
μακώ
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
arara
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
ara
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Ara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Macaw. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like and Macaw has allergic reactions like . 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Macaw
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Macaw Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Macaw are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Macaw
Care of Quaking Aspen and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.