A member of the Poplar family, the Aspen tree (Populus tremula) is a native, British tree quite frequently found planted or growing adjacent to rivers.  Notable in its ability to sucker and make a copse ( a multi-stemmed tree).  The bark of aspen is notably smooth and a grey-green colour, changing to a brownish colour with ridges when older.  In the north of Britain, autumn sees the leaves of this tree turn a beautiful flourescent gold.  This trees copes well on exposed sites.  The Aspen tree forms part of many native woodland plantings and its height at 18m (means that it is considered a medium stature tree comapred to larger species such as Ash, Beech and Oak. 

Woodland Design Principles
Typically, Aspen is planted in groups of between 10 and 25 trees.  This number of trees is ideal for creating a wildlife habitat and a meaningful source of food and shelter.  Spacing may vary between 1m (3ft 4in) and 5m (16ft 8in).  The aim is to mimic what nature intended and thus avoid artificial lines.  Blending of one species into another is suggested although bearing in mind different growth rates.  Aspen is a key native tree species and along with the many other native, British tree and shrub species we sell will form part of an attractive native woodland.

Rabbit  and Deer Protection
We offer a range of tree shelters that will protect your trees against possible attack.  Click on this Tree Protection Link and it will take you to all of these products. 

Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March).  All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.