Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
North America
Types
Populus tremuloides
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
skyrocket juniper
In German
Zitterpappel
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
tremble
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
dispararse enebro
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Quaking Aspen and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.