KMN01 Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides 'KMN01' Dancing Flame
Quaking Aspen
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The 'Dancing Flame' trembling aspen is a specialized cultivar of the North American native quaking aspen. This compact, seedless variety offers less suckering, improved disease resistance, and unique color characteristics, making it suitable for smaller landscapes. New leaf growth comes in as a bronze red color and matures to a glossy green. The bark of this cultivar is a lovely silver color that provides visual interest in the winter months.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Adds winter interest.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does KMN01 Quaking Aspen get?
About 40' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does KMN01 Quaking Aspen need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does KMN01 Quaking Aspen need?
Moderate water use.
Will KMN01 Quaking Aspen grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy KMN01 Quaking Aspen in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy KMN01 Quaking Aspen wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.