Aspen. A striking weeping tree with green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus tremula ‘Pendula’ (m)
A striking weeping tree with green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze.
Additional information
| Generic | Populus |
|---|---|
| Species | tremula |
| Varietry | 'Pendula' (m) |
| Common Name | Aspen |
| Flower Colour | red, grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Salicaeae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Large weeping, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Sawfly, Silver leaf, Winter moth |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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