Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to suborbicular with an acute apex
Margin
Finely serrate to crenate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent reticulate veins
Key Features
Broadly ovate shape, finely toothed margins, and pointed apex.
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree with smooth greenish-white bark, catkin flowers, and foliage that turns bright golden-yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Thrives in full sun, moist to well-drained soils, and cool northern or mountainous forests.
Native Range
Widespread across North America, from Alaska and Canada down through the northern and western United States.
Identified on 10/18/2026