Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Broadly ovate to suborbicular with an acute apex
Margin
Finely crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with reticulate veins moderately prominent
Key Features
Nearly round leaf blade, finely toothed margin, abruptly pointed tip, and slender reddish petiole
Description
Medium-sized deciduous tree with smooth white to greenish-white bark, catkin flowers in early spring, and brilliant yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Well-drained upland soils, forest margins, and disturbed sites in full sun
Native Range
Widespread across northern and western North America
Identified on 10/20/2026