Aspen Tree Names, Pictures and Types of Aspen Species

Pictures of a Aspen Trees
Picture of a Quaking Aspen tree trunk and leaves (foliage). Species(Populus tremuloides)

Aspen trees are all native to the Northern Hemisphere, especially cold regions with cool summers, they can also be found further south at high altitudes in the mountains. They are all medium sized deciduous trees reaching 15 ↔ 30m (49 ↔ 98ft ) in height.

Aspen is a common name for certain species of Populus that are classified by botanists in the section "Populus", of the Populus genus. Most species in the section "Populus" group are called Aspens, but not all of them. This page focuses specifically on species that are commonly known as Aspen in English.

Uses for Aspen Trees;

Two species of Aspen trees are commonly used across North America for ornamental and landscaping purposes, and are widely available through many Greenhouses and Garden Centers for retail and wholesale purchase. The Quaking Aspen or Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is the most popular, followed by the European Aspen, or otherwise known as Common Aspen, or just Aspen (Populus tremula). Aspen trees are also used in Forestry, See Aspen Colony.

Facts about Aspen Trees of the Populus Genus

• Genus Latin Scientific Name = Populus
• Genus Latin Name Pronunciation: POP-yoo-lus
• Genus Latin Name Meaning: Latin for a group of people, nation, civilians, region, multitude of.
• Species Common Names = Aspen. List of other Aspen Vernacular Names.

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