Populus grandidentata
Populus grandidentata bigtooth aspen
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A fast-growing tree living up to 75 years. Large seed crops are produced every 3 to 5 years.
Habitat & Range
Grows in most soils in forests, woodlands and along forest edges.
Present throughout the state
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April to early May.
Characteristics
Tree singe trunk with some lower branches and a round, irregular crown
Leaves simple, alternate, oval to triangular with a blunt tip; large teeth, upper surface waxy
Bark lower bark gra in color with furrows and thick ridges; upper bark pale green to white and smooth
Flower a catkin, 4 to 5 in long; male and female flowers grow on separate trees; male catkins reddish, female catkins greenish
Fruit composed of many tiny narrow capsules that split open into two parts to release cottony seeds
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Populus grandidentata bigtooth aspen
Leaves
Plant Life-Form
deciduous tree
Common Names
bigtooth aspen
largetooth aspen
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