The Quaking Aspen Tree, `Poplus tremuloides,' is a deciduous tree that grows on many different types of soil, including sandy and gravelly slopes. This is the most widely distributed tree throughout North America, and is very quick to pioneer on sites that have disturbed soil. The vary hardy trees are fast growers. The Quaking aspen tree is aesthetically appealing with its light bark, trembling leaves and yellow fall color. It is known by many different names, including trembling aspen, golden aspen and mountain aspen.
