Image Credit: Bailey Nurseries
Image Credit: Bailey Nurseries
Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Upright European Aspen (Columnar Swedish Aspen)

  • Dark green foliage with lighter underside
  • Tall, slender form
  • Soft rust color in the fall

  • Category: Tree
  • Hardiness Zone: 2-7
  • Height: 30-40 ft
  • Spread: 5-10 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

Populus tremula 'Erecta' is an elegant, fast-growing tree that brings instant vertical drama to any landscape. With its very narrow, upright, columnar form it reaches about 40 feet tall but only ~8-10 feet wide, making it ideal where space is limited or you want height without bulk. The leaves are classic aspen: round, coarsely toothed, that flutter in slightest breeze for that shimmering, living texture. In fall the foliage shifts to glowing golds, oranges, and reds, giving a flashy autumn display.

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Attributes
• Great Foliage
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Cold Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flower Color
• Non-blooming
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Columnar
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Plant in full sun (or mostly full sun) with well-drained soil. It tolerates a range of soil types so long as drainage is good. Keep soil moderately moist, especially while it’s establishing; once mature it shows some drought tolerance. Regular moisture helps maintain foliage quality and autumn color. Prune lightly only to tidy up shape or remove any damaged branches; avoid heavy pruning. It performs best in cooler climates and may struggle in extreme heat, humidity, or polluted urban air.