Populus tremula
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Populus tremula
Also known as:
Aspen Poplar, European aspen, Aspen
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
18.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Wet, Moist
Wet, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Inner bark
Inner bark
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Description
The inner bark is dried, ground, and then added to flour to make bread and similar products. It is used as food during famines, when all other options have been depleted.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
28/02
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Halfopen kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Attracts birds and beneficial insects. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Helps improve soil fertility through leaf litter. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides nut resources and supports wildlife. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Enhances moisture retention in the soil. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Increases biodiversity and strengthens soil structure. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, serves as a nitrogen fixer. |