Summer Shimmer Quaking Aspen

A graceful native tree with shimmering leaves that flutter in the light, filling the landscape with color, sound, and the beauty of motion

FEATURES: 

• Distinctive white bark adds brightness year-round
• Trembling green leaves create soft sound and movement
• Brilliant golden-yellow fall color
• Naturally upright, oval form with fine branching
• Selected for strength and resistance to leaf spot
• Excellent choice for natural, mountain, or lakeside settings
• Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

Plant Summer Shimmer Aspen in full sun and well-drained soil for its healthiest growth and brightest color. It thrives in cooler regions but adapts well to many northern and mountain landscapes. Because aspens are naturally clonal, allow space for their roots to spread and form small groves if desired. Pair with darker evergreens or flowering shrubs to highlight its white bark and shimmering leaves. The combination of sound, texture, and color creates a truly peaceful landscape experience.