UK Aspen Tree 80/100cm (P9T)
Populus tremula
£19.99
The Aspen – Populus tremula is a beloved British native tree famous for its trembling leaves that dance in the breeze. Its fast growth and narrow crown make it perfect for adding movement and height to gardens.
- ✓ Native tree famous for its trembling leaves that create mesmerising movement and gentle rustling sounds in the slightest breeze
- ✓ Fast-growing species with a naturally narrow crown, perfect for adding quick height without overwhelming smaller garden spaces
- ✓ Excellent wildlife-friendly choice supporting numerous butterfly and moth species, adding vital biodiversity to your garden
- ✓ Stunning seasonal displays from spring catkins through to brilliant yellow autumn colour, providing year-round garden interest
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Aspen – Populus tremula is one of our cherished UK native trees, found naturally in woodlands across Britain. It’s famous for its dancing leaves that shake and quiver in even the slightest breeze, creating a mesmerising display and a gentle rustling sound that’s both soothing and distinctive. This trembling effect comes from the unusual flattened leaf stalks.
In spring, fluffy grey catkins appear before the leaves, adding early season interest. The leaves emerge with a copper tint, turning bright green in summer before putting on a brilliant yellow autumn show. The smooth, grey-green bark becomes darker and more furrowed with age, often developing distinctive diamond patterns.
This British native is particularly good for wildlife-friendly gardens, supporting many species of native moths and butterflies. It’s a fast grower that’s brilliant for adding quick height and movement to gardens. While it can grow quite tall, it has a narrow crown that won’t overwhelm smaller spaces.
The Aspen – Populus tremula is a beloved UK native tree famous for its trembling leaves that dance in the breeze. Its fast growth and narrow crown make it perfect for adding movement and height to British gardens.
The Aspen – Populus tremula is a charming native tree famous for its trembling leaves that dance in the breeze. Its fast growth and narrow crown make it perfect for adding movement and height to gardens.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.