Quaking Aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) are very popular trees for a number of reasons. They are drought tolerant once established, are very hardy in nature, are native to Colorado, and are striking in appearance with their fluttering green leaves and stark white bark. Aspen trees are prized for their quick growth, growing nearly two feet per year until they reach mature size. Aspens can grow up to 70 feet tall in nature, but in residential environments, they are more likely to reach 50-60…
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