297. Populus tremuloides

Common name(s): Quaking Aspen, Aspen, Golden Aspen, Mountain Aspen, Trembling Aspen

Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: secondary
Time of year to take cuttings: winter
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood, hardwood
Rooting environment : outdoor beds

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: summer
Time of year to sow seed: autumn
Preferred temperature for germination : 84-89 degrees F
Comment: Presoaking of seeds in a two molar solution of sucrose for 30 minutes.Time required to germinate is two days. Some seeds may germinate in 12 hours.