aspen 'Erecta'

Cultivated for the very rapid growth as a specimen tree and tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root system may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance

Needs little pruning, but maybe some formative shaping. Pruning group 1 in late summer to avoid bleeding from pruning cuts; sucker removal in autumn or winter

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter and suckers in autumn or late winter

Leaves may be eaten by leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

Generally trouble free, but may be susceptible to a bacterial canker, honey fungus and tree rusts