aspen

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soils but avoid planting in vicinity of buildings due to vigorous root system; it has the potential to become a nuisance. Very useful as a screen or as part of a shelter belt and grows very rapidly

Pruning group 1; sucker removal in autumn or winter if necessary

Propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter or suckers in autumn or late winter

Leaves may be eaten by leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

Susceptible to bacterial canker, a rust, honey fungus and silver leaf disease