Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Ovate to orbicular with an acute apex
Margin
Finely crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate and reticulate with prominent veins
Key Features
Broadly ovate shape with fine marginal teeth and a slender flattened petiole
Description
Medium deciduous tree with smooth greenish-white bark, catkin flowers, and golden-yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Forest edges and disturbed sites in well-drained to moist soils under full sun
Native Range
Native to northern and western North America
Identified on 10/14/2026