Populus tremula 'Erecta'
Common name: 
Upright European Aspen
Swedish Columnar Aspen
Pronunciation: 
pop-U-lus TREM-ew-la
Family: 
Salicaceae
Genus: 
Populus
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Broadleaf deciduous, very narrow tree with upright branches, matures at about a height of 40 ft and 7-10 ft wide (12 × 2-3 m)  Leaves similar to the species; soft reddish rust color in the fall.   A male clone so it does not form seeds or "cotton".
  • Sun or part shade
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 2         Introduced to the nursery trade in 1911 in Sweden, but reportedly grown there since 1847.
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  • plant habit

    plant habit

  • trunk with branches

    trunk with branches

  • leaves

    leaves

  • leaves, fall

    leaves, fall

  • twig, winter

    twig, winter