Plant · GBIF taxon 3040210
bigtooth aspen
Populus grandidentataAlso known as Large-tooth Aspen, American Aspen, Canadian Poplar, White Poplar
Bigtooth aspen is a fast-growing pioneer tree that rapidly colonizes clearings and burned sites across eastern North America. Its broad leaves feature prominent rounded teeth that rustle in gentle winds before turning bright yellow in autumn. Clonal root sprouts allow single trees to form extensive groves, providing essential cover and browse for diverse woodland wildlife.
DeciduousTreeNative
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- North American Beaver
- White-tailed Deer
- Spongy Moth
ThreatsNatural forest succession, fire suppression, spongy moth infestations
HabitatsTemperate forests, disturbed areas, forest edges
Life span60–100 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilySalicaceae
- SpeciesPopulus grandidentata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Leaf inspection: Look for 5 to 10 large, coarse teeth along each leaf margin to distinguish it from quaking aspen.
- Bark check: Observe smooth, greenish-yellow young bark that darkens and deepens into deep furrows on mature trees.
Herbivore (c) Rodney Campbell, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sandy Wolkenberg · cc-by
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