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Populus grandidentata

Big-toothed Aspen

The loose, open crown supports coarse, spreading branches covered in serrated, green foliage. The flowers are followed by pear-shaped seeds which have a tuft of long, silky hair attached to the narrow end.

  • »  Loose, open, irregular crown with coarse, spreading branches
  • »  Leaves are ovate with a serrated edge, green on top and whitish underneath
  • »  Drooping catkins are tan coloured at maturity
  • »  Flowers are followed by pear-shaped seeds with long, silky hairs attached to the narrow end
  • »  Fall foliage is a bright yellow

2gal
$45.00
5gal
$195.00
10gal Low Inventory
$258.00
15gal
$285.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:18-20 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Columnar
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Populus grandidentata

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Populus grandidentata

A good, native selection for naturalizing or for park areas. Sawtooth aspen is distinguished from trembling aspen by its heavily serrated foliage.