In fall the shimmering leaves turn a gorgeous vibrant gold color, making it one of the best fire-resistant trees in terms of ...

Quaking aspen trees don't do well in Pennsylvania's hot summers. Good alternatives include river birch, Japanese stewartia, Persian ironwood, paperbark maple and seven-son flower.

The heartwood of quaking aspen was once considered to be worthless by loggers. The tree even had the nickname "weed tree" in some parts of the mountains. But the modern lumbering industry now sees qua ...

Imagine my surprise upon moving to the Midwest to find aspen trees on the Plains, too. Turns out, quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is actually the most widely distributed tree species in North ...

Aspen trees generally have shallow roots, growing above where sprinkler lines usually are buried and the wood of the tree is somewhat soft, that is, it's just not that strong of a tree.

Quaking or trembling aspen is a short-lived (50 years), fast-growing, medium-sized tree. It seldom exceeds 60 feet in height and 20 inches in diameter. Although it has some good ornamental ...

Quaking aspen trees have been planted by homeowners and landscapers in our yards and public building landscapes. ... Nurseries and garden stores are displaying enticing additions for our yards.

Previous research has claimed that the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 is helping restore quaking aspen in risky areas where wolves prowl. But apparently elk hungry ...

Previous research has claimed that the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 is helping restore quaking aspen in risky areas where wolves prowl. But apparently elk hungry for ...