Trembling Aspen

Populus tremuloides

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
PDSAL010B0
Common Name: 
Trembling Aspen
Scientific Name: 
Populus tremuloides
Naming References: 
B002
W018
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Vascular Plant
Kingdom: 
Plantae
Phylum: 
Magnoliophyta
Class: 
Dicotyledoneae
Order: 
Malpighiales (Salicales)
Family: 
Salicaceae
References: 
B002
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

8 to 10 years
References: 
B002

Longevity

80 years (can be older)
References: 
B002
Habitat
variety of soils, sheltered sites
References: 
B002
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Boreal Plains
References: 
B002
B003

Distribution

0.54
Score: 
G
References: 
B002

Number of Occurrences

36(B003); DAO-37; CAN-15 Canadian Museum of Nature records=CAN; Agriculture Canada, Ottawa = DAO; some duplication of records likely exists (H155).
Score: 
DE
References: 
B003
H155

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Population

Density

pure stands as young trees, mixed when older
Threats

Threats

Score: 
C
References: 
B002

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
References: 
B002
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Widespread distribution with medium number of occurrences and present in most ecozones on the mainland (H155). Few specimens comapred to known locations (need more specimens)
S Rank: 
S5
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted as secure by E. Haber in 2004 (H155).; Reviewed in 2010, no change.; Reviewed in 2015 by Marilyn Anions; no change
Last Updated: 
July 23, 2015

References

Age Of Maturity

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Ecozones

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return
  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return

Habitat

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Longevity

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Naming

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return
  • NatureServe: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. (2001) Version 1.4 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: Association for Biodiversity Information.. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/. (Accessed: June 29, 2001 - W018 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return
  • Erich Haber (2004) Personal Communication- email to B. Dunne on 10/26/2004 with dicot1.. Email archive - H155 Return

Range Extent

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Taxonomy

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return

Threats

  • Farrar JL (1995) Trees in Canada. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited RWED Library Call #QK475.F3 - B002 Return