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Trembling (Quaking) Aspen
Location: Found in sandy or rich soils that are moist in much of Minnesota, except in the southwestern and northeastern regions. (Also found in the U.S. Rockies, Northeastern and Lake States.)
Fun Facts: Fine, uniform texture; straight grain; light; soft; low in strength; easily worked; at least 500 organisms from deer and beaver to insects, fungi and viruses feed upon Quaking Aspen; leaves flutter in wind
Uses: One of the most used species in Minnesota; used for
lumber pallets; crates; pulpwood; particleboard
Full Size: 50-60 feet in height, 10-20 inches in diameter
Age at Maturity: 40 years