Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

Common Names: Quaking Aspen

Distribution: Canada and Northern United States

Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a light brown. Wide sapwood is a pale yellow to nearly white.

Janka Hardness: 350 lb_f

Density: 2.2 lb/b.f.

Allergies/Toxicity: Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Aspen

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Boxes/crates, veneer, plywood, and various utility purposes