Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Quaking Aspen
In German
Rote Holunder
Zitterpappel
In French
Red sureau
tremble
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
pubens
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen
Care of Red Elderberry and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.