Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Populus tremuloides
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in winter, 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, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Nectarine
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
nectarine
In German
Zitterpappel
Nektarine
In French
tremble
nectarine
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
nectarina
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
nectarina
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
nektarowy
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
nectarine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Nectarine
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Nectarine Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Nectarine are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Nectarine
Care of Quaking Aspen and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.