Populus tremuloides
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | P. tremuloides |
| Genus | Populus |
| Species | tremuloides |
| Common Name | Quaking Aspen |
| Organism Image |  |
| Cross Reference | |
| Description | Populus tremuloides, more commonly called Quaking Aspen, is a deciduous tree found throughout North America. The species has been seen in Northern Mexico to Canada. Quaking Aspen is an important fiber source for the composite industry, where it's used to make pulp and flake-board. Quaking Aspen is generally a short lived tree, only making it to 60 in some states, but in the right environment and proper care, Quaking Aspen can live up to 150 years. Sources: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=POTR5 http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a895 https://www.pnas.org/content/115/46/E10970 |
