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| Leaf Photo by: Paul Wray |
Bark Photo by: Rob Routledge |
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| Flower Photo by: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service |
Tree Photo by: Vern Wilkins |
The green inner bark of largetooth aspen is capable of photosynthesizing food before the leaves emerge in spring.
Largetooth aspen can be found throughout southern Ontario north to Temiskaming Shores and Sault Ste. Marie. A separate population grows near the Ontario-Minnesota border.
Largetooth aspen is recognizable by its round but coarsely toothed margins with white fuzzy hairs on the underside. The buds are not sticky or fragrant like balsam poplar. Young bark is pale green to yellowish-gray, becoming dark gray and deeply furrowed with age.
Largetooth aspen is a very fast-growing species, living to about 60 years old.
Size: Up to 20 m tall
Moisture: Moist to dry
Shade: Intolerant of shade, prefers full sun
Soil: Adaptable
Planting Tip: Since largetooth aspen is a short-lived species with a large, suckering root system, it is best planted in naturalized areas for easiest maintenance. More tips...
