Quaking Aspen
- April 20, 2023
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Populus tremuloides, also known as Quaking Aspen or Trembling Aspen, is a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. It can grow up to 80 feet tall and has a trunk diameter of 1-2 feet. The wood of Quaking Aspen is pale white to light brown with a slightly yellowish tint and has a fine, uniform texture. It is easy to work with both hand and machine tools but can be prone to splintering. The species is moderately priced and generally available in its range. Quaking Aspen is commonly used for pulp and paper production, furniture, boxes, crates, and pallets. The species is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating that it is not threatened with extinction.
| Common Name(s) | Quaking Aspen, Trembling Aspen |
| Scientific Name | Populus tremuloides |
| Distribution | North America, from Alaska to Newfoundland and as far south as central Mexico |
| Tree Size | 50-80 ft (15-24 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter |
| Average Dried Weight | 25 lbs/ft3 (400 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.40 |
| Janka Hardness | 350 lbf (1,560 N) |
| Modulus of Rupture | 8,000 psi (55.2 MPa) |
| Elastic Modulus | 1.55 million psi (10.7 GPa) |
| Crushing Strength | 4,510 psi (31.0 MPa) |
| Shrinkage | Radial: 4.4%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 12.6% |
| Color/Appearance | Pale white to light brown with a slight yellowish tint |
| Grain/Texture | Straight-grained with a fine, uniform texture |
| Rot Resistance | Quaking Aspen is rated as non-resistant to decay |
| Workability | Easy to work with hand and machine tools, but can be prone to splintering |
| Odor | No characteristic odor |
| Allergies/Toxicity | No known health risks or allergic reactions |
| Pricing/Availability | Quaking Aspen is moderately priced and generally available in its range |
| Sustainability | Quaking Aspen is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN |
| Common Uses | Pulp and paper production, furniture, boxes, crates, and pallets |
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