Poplar Sapling

Two species of poplar, also called aspens, are native to Nova Scotia: Trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) and bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata).
 
Trembling aspen, also known as quaking aspen, has a large native range throughout northern North America, growing coast-to-coast as far north as Alaska, to as far south as Mexico, where it is isolated to high altitudes. 
Bigtooth aspen has a much smaller range, native to eastern North America as far west as Ontario and as far north as Cape Breton.
 
Both trembling and bigtooth aspen primarily reproduce clonally: each stand of trees share the same root system and are clones of each other. A stand being considered a single organism. Despite producing seeds, they rarely germinate. One aspen stand located in Utah, named Pando, is considered the oldest and heaviest living organism in the world. It is estimated to have emerged from a seed 8,000 to 12,000 years old, its root structure spans over 100 acres and the entire colony weighs over 6000 tonnes.
 
Both poplar species are extremely shade intolerant, requiring open areas and full sun, especially when young. Poplars also prefer moist but well-drained and aerated soils, making them a good candidate for riparian planting. As an early successional species, poplars are short-lived. Both species are also a favoured food of many wildlife species, including deer, moose, bear, beaver, and ruffed grouse.
 
Hardiness: Zone 0-9
Maximum height: >70'/20m
Maximum age: 50+ years
Soil preference: Moist, sandy, loamy
Sun requirements: Full sun
 
Size                                Price          
Seedlings                    $3.50/ea.
15cm-30cm                $15/ea.
30cm-45cm               $25/ea.