Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America
Types
Populus tremuloides
Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zitterpappel
Softstem Bulrush
In French
tremble
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Salicaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Populus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Quaking Aspen and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.