aspen summer shimmer

Populus Tremuloides ‘Klaus Select’

Aspen summer shimmer trees
The Aspen Summer Shimmer is a compact Populus tree with a neat pyramidal form. The leaves are formed on long petioles turning from green to yellow in fall. They work well planted individually or as mass plantings on a large yard or open meadow.

Height: 40′ – 60′

Width: 20′ – 40′

Exposure: Full sun.

Fruit / Flower: Catkin.

Fall Color: Yellow.

Water: Keep moist to establish (2 years). Once established, these trees don’t need extra watering as they are fairly drought tolerant. Plant in well drained soil.

Fertilizer: Not a heavy feeder. Use a slow release fertilizer once a year to establish if desired.

Pruning: Little pruning is required other than corrective pruning to remove the odd dead, damaged or crossing branch. Let the leader establish and grow – never top it off!

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