Big-Tooth Aspen
(Populus grandidentata)
Big-Tooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Populus grandidentata, commonly known as Big-Tooth Aspen, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to cool temperate and boreal forests of North America, particularly in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. It typically grows to a height of 65-100 feet (20-30 meters) with a slender trunk and a narrow, rounded crown. The leaves are similar to those of Populus tremuloides but are distinguished by their larger size and more pronounced teeth along the margins. They exhibit a characteristic quaking or trembling in the breeze, similar to quaking aspen. The bark of young trees is olive-green and smooth, becoming gray, thick, and furrowed with age. Big-Tooth Aspen is notable for its rapid growth rate and its ability to colonize disturbed sites, making it useful in reforestation projects.
This tree is valued for its ability to grow quickly and adapt to a range of soil conditions, although it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is often used for pulpwood in the timber industry and can be planted as a pioneer species in reclamation sites. In ornamental settings, it provides a pleasing visual effect with its fluttering leaves and can serve as a windbreak or privacy screen. However, it requires ample space to grow and is not suitable for small gardens. Big-Tooth Aspen is susceptible to diseases such as leaf spot and canker, and pests like the poplar borer. It has aggressive roots that can disrupt pavements and foundations, so careful site selection is important.CC BY-SA 4.0
This tree is valued for its ability to grow quickly and adapt to a range of soil conditions, although it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is often used for pulpwood in the timber industry and can be planted as a pioneer species in reclamation sites. In ornamental settings, it provides a pleasing visual effect with its fluttering leaves and can serve as a windbreak or privacy screen. However, it requires ample space to grow and is not suitable for small gardens. Big-Tooth Aspen is susceptible to diseases such as leaf spot and canker, and pests like the poplar borer. It has aggressive roots that can disrupt pavements and foundations, so careful site selection is important.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 60-80 feet
- Width: 30-50 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fire Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Cool temperate and boreal forests
Other Names
Common Names: Canadian Aspen, Canadian Poplar, White Poplar, American Aspen, Large-Tooth Aspen, Grand Tremble, Peuplier À Grandes Dents, Tremble Jaune
Scientific Names: , Populus grandidentata, Populus grandidentata var. subcordata, Populus grandidentata var. angustata, Populus grandidentata var. meridionalis, Populus dentifolia, Populus grandidentata f. coelestina, Populus grandidentata f. meridionalis, Populus grandidentata f. septentrionalis, Populus tremula subsp. grandidentata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Populus grandidentata Michx.