When I think of a "cheery" tree, I think of quaking aspens. Why cheery you might ask? While there are no leaves this time of year, find one in the spring and shake a branch… the leaves tremble ...

Learn how to identify the aspen tree in the forest, as well as facts about the tree's habitat, range, silviculture, and management.

For example, the bark of young quaking aspen may be grayish-white but as the tree ages, the bark, especially around the base, becomes darker and furrowed and even a bit “warty.” ...

What changes colors, shakes, and covers five million acres of Colorado? Quaking aspen trees.

This is our celebrated tree of fall, the quaking aspen so named for those leaves that flicker in the breeze, twinkle in the sun and stir our souls. Maybe you didn't know that about the name ...

A hotel under construction in downtown Denver and whose exterior is inspired by Colorado’s quaking aspen trees will feature interior designs and furnishings that pay homage to the outdoors an… ...

The world’s largest tree has been rigorously dated for the first time, confirming it is at least 16,000 years old. Named Pando, the tree is a quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) with around ...

Quaking aspens are a beautiful part of Colorado’s tree mosaic, but they are more than just that, they are an incredibly well-adapted organism that can survive even here in Eagle County. So next time ...

Scientists and volunteers joined forces to weed and tag quaking aspen trees. Their research on the impacts of drought could guide restoration efforts.

What changes colors, shakes, and covers five million acres of Colorado? Quaking aspen trees.