Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Populus tremuloides
Acer griseum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ACER griseum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
paperbark maple
In German
Zitterpappel
paperbark Ahorn
In French
tremble
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
arce paperbark
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
klon paperbark
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple
Care of Quaking Aspen and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.