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

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.

After a fire, as many as 50,000 to 100,000 suckers, or close aspen shoots that grow from the root system, can sprout and grow on one acre, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Colorado has 1 of ...

Fall leaves in Smith Lake at Washington Park on Oct. 21, 2019 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) Look beyond Colorado’s shimmering yellow aspen trees for wonderful leaf-peeping ...

So I would say that the tree color would be healthy and typical for a fall in northwestern Colorado,” said Samuel Hahn, a forester for the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District north of Steamboat.

Jon Arnold/AWL Images/Getty Images. It's no wonder Stowe is called "Fall's Color Capital." One of the best small towns in the U.S. to see fall foliage, the charming spot typically showcases ...

Aspen clones are some of the largest organisms on the planet. A single aspen clone, known as the “Pando” clone, is located in Fishlake National Forest in southern Utah and measures over 100 acres.

The best cities for fall foliage are often those nestled among forests, near mountain ranges, or along rivers where the combination of tree species creates a stunning tapestry of colors.

An aspen leaf hangs from a tree as the bright yellow landscape of Rabbit Ears Pass fills the background on Oct. 2, 2023. John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & Today The sun shines through aspens ...