aspen 'Erecta'

How to Grow and Care for aspen 'Erecta'

aspen 'Erecta' · Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Cultivated for the very rapid growth as a specimen tree and tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root system may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance

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

Planting and Growing aspen 'Erecta'

aspen 'Erecta'
Care difficulty1 / 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 · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Cultivated for the very rapid growth as a specimen tree and tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root system may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance

How to Water aspen 'Erecta'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for aspen 'Erecta'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for aspen 'Erecta'?

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What Soil Is Best for aspen 'Erecta'?

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

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize aspen 'Erecta'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune aspen 'Erecta'?

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 aspen 'Erecta'?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter and suckers in autumn or late winter

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How to Transplant aspen 'Erecta'?

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How to Care for aspen 'Erecta' in Winter?

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How to Plant aspen 'Erecta'?

Cultivated for the very rapid growth as a specimen tree and tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root system may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance

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How to Repot aspen 'Erecta'?

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How to Harvest aspen 'Erecta'?

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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 aspen 'Erecta'

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Attributes of aspen 'Erecta'

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Populus tremula 'Erecta'
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
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