European Aspen

European Aspen (Populus tremula)

Common Name(s): European Aspen, Common Aspen Scientific Name: Populus tremula Distribution: Temperate regions of Europe and Asia Tree Size: 50-65 ft (15-20 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 27 lbs/ft3 (430 kg/m3) Basic Specific Gravity: .35 Hardness: 370 lbf (1,650 N)* *Estimated hardness based upon specific gravity. Rupture Strength: No data available Elastic Strength: 1,406,000 lbf/in2 (9,700 MPa) Crushing Strength: – lbf/in2 (- MPa) Shrinkage: No data available

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Endgrain: No data available.

Durability: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Scent: There is no characteristic odor associated with this wood species.

Safety: There have been no adverse health effects associated with European Aspen. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

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Related Species:

• White Poplar (Populus alba)
• Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)
• Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
• Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata)
• Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
• Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)

Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Steve Earis for providing the wood sample of this wood species.

European Aspen (sanded)	European Aspen (sealed)