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The quaking aspen is the most widely distributed tree species in North America. They grow in many types of soil, but prefer mineral-rich, moist soil. Over the years, aspens develop their own "aspen soil" from decayed leaves. Quaking aspens are extremely intolerant of any shade, requiring mass amounts of sunlight. They are usually replaced by hardwoods or conifers. They can tolerate colder temperatures, but do poorly in hotter climates. [http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/trees/populustrem.html] Aspens are most commonly found at elevations from 6,000 to 10,000 ft. They are also intolerant of soils that are water-logged and areas of long-term flooding. Quaking aspens are a perennial, native species that flower from April-June and fruit ripens May-July. [http://extension.usu.edu/range/Woody/quakingaspen.htm] | The quaking aspen is the most widely distributed tree species in North America. They grow in many types of soil, but prefer mineral-rich, moist soil. Over the years, aspens develop their own "aspen soil" from decayed leaves. Quaking aspens are extremely intolerant of any shade, requiring mass amounts of sunlight. They are usually replaced by hardwoods or conifers. They can tolerate colder temperatures, but do poorly in hotter climates. [http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/trees/populustrem.html] Aspens are most commonly found at elevations from 6,000 to 10,000 ft. They are also intolerant of soils that are water-logged and areas of long-term flooding. Quaking aspens are a perennial, native species that flower from April-June and fruit ripens May-July. [http://extension.usu.edu/range/Woody/quakingaspen.htm] | ||
