Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
North America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Populus tremuloides
Deciduous, Evergreen
Number of Varieties
4800
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-89-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
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Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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Pests and Diseases
Insects
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall