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     Douglas county conservation district

serving landowners in Douglas County, Colorado for over 50 years

                                Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116, 303-688-3042 ext. 100

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Aspen
Populus tremuloides           

Wildlife Value

Very important browse in many areas for snowshoe hare, deer, and elk.  Fallen leaves are avidly taken by deer in fall and early winter.  Important food and building material for beaver.  Grouse depend on buds for winter food.  Native to North America.

Growth form ovoid to columnar
Crown density open
Size 35 to 50' high
20 to 35' spread
Drought
resistance		 poor
Cold hardiness excellent
Growth rate rapid
Life span moderate
Elevation
range		 to 11,000 feet
Soil
conditions		 moist
Possible insect
problems		 poplar borer, scale, tent caterpillar, twig gall fly
Possible disease 
problems		 cytospora canker, leaf spot
Wildlife value high:  buds and catkins for food value for grouse and browsers
Seasonal color yellow fall color
Miscellany native