The Quaking Aspen tree, also called trembling aspen, is named for its distinctive leaves. Flat leaves are attached to branches with slender stalks called petioles, which quake or tremble in light breezes. It is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America and is one of several species commonly called Aspen. If there […]

Aspen trees are a treat for the senses. Known for their bright yellow fall colors, aspen trees are one of the most popular trees in North America.  Not only is the deciduous hardwood easy on the eyes, it is also treasured for the calming melody it emits when the wind flutters its many leaves. The visual and […]