Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Indigo, Black
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
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, Do Not over Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Sassafras
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Sassafras
In German
Zitterpappel
Sassafras
In French
tremble
Sassafras
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Sasafrás
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
sassafrás
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Sassafras
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Sassafras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Salicaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Saliceae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Sassafras. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sassafras has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Sassafras Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.