Bigtooth Aspen
Populus grandidentata
Family: Salicaceae
Bigtooth Aspen grows in full sun and prefers well-drained sandy loam. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Bigtooth Aspen
Bigtooth Aspen growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained sandy loam with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bigtooth Aspen as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata) is listed in the Salicaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0437
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bigtooth Aspen is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained sandy loam. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-6.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-6
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.