Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Populus tremuloides
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, 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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fibre
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Needle Grass
In German
Zitterpappel
Nadel- Gras
In French
tremble
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
agulha Relva
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
igła do trawy
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
acus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass
Care of Quaking Aspen and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.