Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)

Native to Chicago area. Grows very fast and suckers vigorously. Cream colored bark.

Associates: Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood), Eupatorium maculatum (Spotted Joe Pye Weed), Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset), Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium), Lespedeza capitata (Round-Headed Bushclover), Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern), Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern), Prunus serotina (Wild Black Cherry), Rosa carolina (Pasture Rose), Spiraea tomentosa (Hardhack or Steeple Bush)