Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Broadly ovate to orbicular with an acuminate apex and rounded base, unlobed
Margin
Finely crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent whitish midrib and ascending secondary veins
Key Features
Nearly round blade shape paired with a notably flattened petiole
Description
Medium-sized deciduous tree with smooth greenish-white bark, catkin flowers, and brilliant golden autumn foliage
Habitat
Full sun in moist to well-drained soils, common in montane forests and disturbed sites
Native Range
Widespread across northern and western North America
Notes
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Identified on 10/18/2026