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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

1gal
$29.25
2gal
$42.75
  • 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.