Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is the most widespread tree species in North America. As a keystone species, aspen provides food and shelter for many forest organisms. Without these trees ...
It is, of course, aspen putting on the dazzling displays. This is our celebrated tree of fall, the quaking aspen so named for those leaves that quake or flicker in the breeze, twinkle in the sun ...
Quaking aspen trees — they’re a “symbol of the Colorado high country,” according to Colorado Encyclopedia. The Populus tremuloides got the name “quaking aspen” because of the way its ...
DENVER (KDVR) — Considering how quickly fires can turn forests to ash, it may come as a surprise that the U.S. Forest Service says fire is necessary for aspen trees to thrive. Of all the various ...