Populus tremula, commonly known as Aspen or Quaking aspen, is a species of deciduous tree native to cooler regions of Europe and Asia. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. The species is particularly suited to permaculture principles, regenerative agriculture and organic farming, given its natural distribution and ecological role in creating and enhancing biodiversity. The aspen plays a vital role within its ecosystem, attracting a wide range of wildlife and serving as a food source for various insect species. Its capacity for rapid growth and colonisation makes the Aspen an excellent plant for soil erosion control. It's also known for its high carbon sequestration ability that makes it a great plant for carbon farming. Its beautiful leaves and unique 'quaking' movement provides visual interest, making the Aspen suitable for both functional and aesthetic roles in a landscape. In terms of its productivity, Aspen produces edible inner bark and leaves that can be used as fodder in sustainable farming systems.
Growing Details
Aspen is easy to propagate with cuttings. It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes disturbed areas, improving the conditions for other plants to follow.
Edible Parts
Inner Bark
Tags
Keystone Specie Carbon Farming Attracts Wildlife Fire Wood Windbreak Erosion Preventing Bee Friendly Meadow Visual Appeal Easy Propagating Colouring
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Populus tremula</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Europe, Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of May for 15 days
Harvest:
middle
of October for 30 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of October
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(2/5)
edible uses: Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a flour. This is normally mixed with other flours for making bread and etc. It is best used in spring.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
medicinal uses: It is used in the treatment of rheumatism, urinary complaints and diseases of the liver and gall bladder.
health concerns: No known health concerns.
other uses: Wood - soft, light, weak, but with straight grain. It is used for pulp and construction.
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Botanical data
specie: Populus tremula
common names: jasika/trepeljika
family: Salicaceae
sub family:
tribe: Salieae
sub tribe:
genus: Populus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 5.0 m
spacing: 3.0 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty: Medium
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 0ยฐC / 25ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / -40ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: High
root type: Deep
frost tender: Low
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(2/10)
first harvest: 10 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: 40.0 m
max width: None m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
growth details: Aspen is easy to propagate with cuttings. It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes disturbed areas, improving the conditions for other plants to follow.
Potential Disturbances: Populus tremula faces ecological pressures such as aphid infestations, leaf beetle challenges, and caterpillar disturbances.
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