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Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides 'Mountain Sentinel'
Quaking Aspen
In stock · from $193.99
This variety is extremely upright and narrow, with ascending branches that are tight to the central leader; round leaves flutter in the slightest breeze and turn bright yellow-gold in the fall. Makes an impressive accent tree or focal point.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-08.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen get?
About 30' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen need?
Moderate water use.
Will Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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 Mountain Sentinel Quaking Aspen in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $193.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Mountain Sentinel 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.
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