Populus tremuloides
Not to be confused with European aspen, Populus tremula , which is also called quaking aspen. For other trees called "white poplar", see White poplar. Quaking aspen Quaking aspen grove in Lamoille Canyon, Nevada, U.S. Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade : Angiosperms Clade : Eudicots Clade : Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Salicaceae Genus: Populus Section: Populus sect. Populus Species: P. tremuloides Binomial name Populus tremuloides Michx. Populus tremuloides is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America, one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen , [1] [2] [3] trembling aspen , [1] [2] American aspen , [2] Quakies , [1] mountain or golden aspen , [4] trembling poplar , [4] white poplar , [4] popple , [4] as well as others. [4] The trees have tall trunks, up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall, with smooth pale bark, scarred with black. The glossy green leaves, dull beneath, become golden to y...