Japanese aspen

How to Grow and Care for Japanese aspen

Japanese aspen · Populus sieboldii

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees and useful for windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance. For more advice see tree cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese aspen

Japanese aspen
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees and useful for windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance. For more advice see tree cultivation

How to Water Japanese aspen?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese aspen?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese aspen?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese aspen?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese aspen?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese aspen?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Japanese aspen?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese aspen?

Propagate from hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Japanese aspen?

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How to Care for Japanese aspen in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese aspen?

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees and useful for windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance. For more advice see tree cultivation

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How to Repot Japanese aspen?

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How to Harvest Japanese aspen?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spots, poplar bacterial canker, tree rusts and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Japanese aspen

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Attributes of Japanese aspen

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Populus sieboldii
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
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