Populus tremuloides
Populus tremuloides
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Pl. D938 — Populus tremuloides
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Prezentare
Populus tremuloides, cunoscută sub numele de aspen tremulant, este un arbore decidu origine Nord-Americană, găsit de la Alaska și Canada până în Mexic. Această specie preferabilă în lumina slăbiciunii se adaptează la diverse tipuri de suoli - liniștitoare (sândal), mediu și greu (argilă) - și toleranța sa față de pH variază între 4,3 și 9. Consemnat pentru tremurul caracteristic a plăvilor săi care se mișcă chiar în cel mai mic vânt, este valorificată și pentru părți edibile precum flori, pieptul de tronc și apa. Aspenul tremulant crește până la 20 metri în înălțime și este durabil în zonele 2-5. Este găsit în state precum Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut și Delaware.
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What is Populus tremuloides?
Populus tremuloides, cunoscută sub numele de aspen tremulant, este un arbore decidu origine Nord-Americană, găsit de la Alaska și Canada până în Mexic.
What is Populus tremuloides used for?
Traditionally used for immune support, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Populus tremuloides
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Populus tremuloides has been traditionally used in Native American medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a decoction from the inner bark. This preparation is believed to help maintain overall wellness during seasonal changes.
The mechanism by which Populus tremuloides supports immune function is not fully characterised but may involve bioactive compounds such as salicin and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Traditional-use note: Populus tremuloides appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Populus tremuloides 在全日照下生长良好，偏好排水良好的土壤，这些土壤可以是轻质（沙土）、中等或重质（粘土）。它适应pH值在4.3至9之间的范围，但在潮湿条件下表现最佳。这种树在温带地区具有耐寒性，可长到20米高，并广泛分布于北美的多个州和省。为了种植，请确保在休眠期间土壤保持干燥，在生长活跃时提供水分。通过种子或插条繁殖。收获食用部分如花、树皮内层和树脂。
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
2-5
Habit
Tree
Mature size
20.0 m tall
Soil pH
4.3–9
For first-time growers
How to grow Populus tremuloides for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple planting of Populus tremuloides to observe its growth and beauty.
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What you'll need
A young Populus tremuloides sapling, well-draining soil, and a shovel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late fall when the ground is not frozen.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 4.3 and 9, and prepare a hole twice as wide but no deeper than the root ball.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young saplings directly into the ground; avoid sowing seeds due to low germination rates.
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First two weeks
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Monitor for signs of stress and adjust care accordingly.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun exposure and minimal watering once established. Prune only if necessary to remove dead or diseased branches.
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Harvest or pruning
Focus on pruning during the dormant season to maintain tree health; sap and inner bark can be harvested in early spring before new growth begins.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting proper sunlight, and harvesting at inappropriate times.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersInner barkSap
Edible uses: The inner bark and sap of Populus tremuloides are edible. The flowers can also be consumed. Typically, the inner bark is prepared by peeling it from young branches and drying or cooking it. Sap is collected in early spring when it flows freely and can be drunk directly or used to make syrup. Flowers may be eaten raw or incorporated into various dishes.
Other uses:PioneerLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 30 native
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Broader regions
native:Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York
IXSpecimen gallery
1 image
Specimen gallery
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