Plant Details

Populus tremula

Aspen Poplar, European aspen, Aspen

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General Information

Scientific name: Populus tremula
Also known as: Aspen Poplar, European aspen, Aspen

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 18.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
Soil Moisture:
Wet, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Inner bark
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Pioneer species, Windbreak, 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: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Semi-open crown