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Weeping Aspen
Populus tremula 'Pendula'
Trembling tree 'Pendula'
This weeping aspen branches droop with leaves that tremble & rustle in the wind. Young leaves appear bronze turning green & then butter yellow in the autumn. In late winter it produces purple grey catkins.
Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering time
Spring
Fruiting time
Autumn
Harvesting
Generally not harvested.
Propagation
Special features
Geography
Origin
Europe, Eurasia
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Clay, Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH preference
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Frost hardiness
Hardy
Uses
Notes
A low maintenance tree, it does need to be sited away from drains & foundations but suits coastal & exposed gardens.
Personality
Family
Salicaceae
Flower colour
Green
Scent
None
Problems
Can be attacked by caterpillars, leaf beetles (willow & poplar) and sawflies. It can also suffer from Bacterial canker & rust.
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