Big-toothed Aspen

Big-toothed Aspen

Populus grandidentata

A fast-growing native poplar suited to large open landscapes, shelterbelts, and riparian plantings.

  • 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
  • Commonly used for naturalizing, specimen
  • Grows best in full sun
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, Wet, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
18.0 – 20.0
Mature Spread (meters)
8.0 – 10.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Attracts Birds
Ontario Native
Landscape Uses
Mass planting, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
A good native selection for naturalizing or for park areas. Sawtooth Aspen is distinguished from its cousin, Trembling Aspen, by its heavily serrated leaves.

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