Aspen Swedish Columnar

Populus tremula erecta

This aspen is a narrow, upright tree.  It does well in very cold temperatures, but does not do well in humidity.  Because it is a “male” tree, it does not form seeds or cotton.  A great tree for a narrow lot.  The leaves in spring are dark purple turning to bright green and then in fall leaves have variable shades of yellow, orange and red.   Like all aspen trees, the leaves flutter when the wind blows.  It is also great for using as a screen.

Height:  40′
Width:  10-15′
Light:  full sun
Zone:  2-5 (the colder the better)

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