With its whitish bark and bright green leaves shimmering at the slightest breeze, Quaking Aspen is an amazing tree.
 
It's also the most widely distributed tree species in North American, ranging from Mexico to Alaska, and it's the dominant tree species in the Western United States.
Fall foliage is a beautiful golden yellow.
 
Quaking Aspen needs sun and open space to thrive, yet it grows well in just about any soil, from dry and rocky to moist and wet.
 
Quaking Aspen is a valuable species for wildlife in all of its habitats, offering food and cover, and supporting the ecosystem. 
 
Photo of catkins, Matt Lavin; Photo of Aspens in grassy woods taken in Zion National Park.