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Aspen

Populus tremula · Tree

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
40–45.5 m × 10 m
Soil
Moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soils; tolerates acid, alkaline, or neutral pH.
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Poplar bacterial canker: Prune out infected wood in dry weather and disinfect tools between cuts to prevent spread.

Honey fungus: Improve drainage and avoid planting in infected soil; severe cases may require removal of the tree.

Tree rusts: Remove fallen leaves to reduce inoculum and ensure good air circulation around the canopy.

Leaf beetles and sawflies: Encourage natural predators like birds and wasps; hand-pick severe infestations if necessary.

Vigorous suckering: Cut back suckers at ground level in autumn or winter to maintain tree shape and control spread.

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