Swedish Columnar Aspen is a tightly narrow deciduous tree with dense upright branching that forms a column. Its coarsely serrated foliage is a rich green that turns a reddish rust color in fall. Grows best with full sun in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. As a male cultivar, it does not produce seeds or 'cotton'.
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Origins: |
Europe and Northern Africa |
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Height: |
30' - 40' |
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Spread: |
7' - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
1 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Aspen are susceptible to a large number of diseases and prone to premature leaf droppage when stressed. Susceptible to dieback, leaf spots, rusts, powdery mildew and cankers. Common pests include caterpillars, borers, aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Creeping Phlox, Yew, Dwarf Lilac
IMAGE: OSU Landscape Plants, Populus tremula 'Erecta'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
