Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Populus tremuloides
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
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
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Zitterpappel
Red Maple Tree
In French
tremble
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree
Care of Quaking Aspen and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.