Aspen Poplar (populus tremula)

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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be available during this period when the trees are not in active growth.



By Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=99737218

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
40-60cm
£1.58
£1.08
£0.79
£0.54
£0.45
60-90cm
£2.10
£1.44
£1.05
£0.72
£0.60
90-120cm
£2.98
£2.04
£1.49
£1.02
£0.85
​​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
​Seeds collected in England -region of provenance UK109​
Growing Aspen Poplar Trees (Populus tremula)
  • Native deciduous tree (up to 15–20m tall) with distinctive fluttering leaves that rustle in the slightest breeze, creating a soothing sound.
  • Striking silvery-white bark on young stems; rounded leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn for vibrant colour.
  • Fast-growing and hardy; excellent for wildlife gardens – catkins provide early pollen/nectar for bees, leaves support moth caterpillars, habitat for birds.
  • Highly tolerant of wet, poor, or exposed sites; ideal for windbreaks, woodland planting, or naturalising damp areas.
  • Spreads via suckers to form attractive groves; low-maintenance once established.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun to partial shade; moist to wet soil (tolerates clay, boggy, or poor sites but dislikes dry chalk); ;arge open space required – avoid near buildings/pipes due to suckering roots; suitable for exposed/windy areas.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width width; add organic matter to very poor soils.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce week competition and conserve soil moisture.
  • Aftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; remove unwanted suckers to control spread; minimal pruning (late winter if needed); vigorous and potentially invasive in small gardens.
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