Summer Shimmer® Aspen
Populus tremuloides 'Klaus Select'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Summer Shimmer® Aspen highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Beautiful, Well-Behaved Summer Shimmer® Aspen
- Great Size for Modern Lots
- Compact Shade Tree with Nice Pyramidal Form
- Large Leaves Flutter To and Fro on Long Petioles
- Two-Toned Leaves Sparkle in the Sun
- Welcome the Sound of Rustling Leaves
- Selected for Clean, Disease-Free Foliage All Season-Long
- Outstanding Golden-Yellow Fall Color
- Powdery-White, Attractive Bark
- Larval Host Makes an Excellent Choice for Butterflies
- Vigorous and Disease-Resistant
- Very Cold Hardy
- Drastically Less Suckering than Other Aspen
Relax in style with the cheerfully soothing rustling of Quaking Aspen leaves. Your "stay-cation" can feel like an exotic destination, even if it's located just steps away from your deck or patio.
Count on the Summer Shimmer® Aspen (Populus tremuloides 'Klaus Select') to deliver a truly delightful experience, no matter where it's planted. These exquisite trees amplify the sounds and sights of summer, but remain remarkably low-maintenance.
You'd know these distinctive, finely toothed leaves anywhere, with pointed ends and broadly rounded base. Summer Shimmer's leaves are a bit larger than usual, which makes their impact that much greater.
Shiny green on top and silvery-gray underneath; Summer Shimmer leaves hang on long, flattened petioles. These aerodynamic wonders move and sway in every breeze.
The light-colored undersides also flash in the sunlight. Go ahead and be dazzled by this opulent natural display.
Honestly, who needs diamonds? Summer Shimmer Aspen makes a wonderful anniversary gift for the down-to-earth spouse.
Hardy enough to be grown in Canada, but adaptable to many soil types, these gorgeous trees are blessedly easy care. This variety rarely produces suckers from the root.
Aspen trees are a haven for wildlife, as well. These larval hosts support populations of Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Viceroy butterflies, and offer habitat for Ruffed Grouse.
Heck, even the creamy-white bark is pretty. Polished with a pale green overcast, these trees are a fetching site in mid-winter.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy the beauty and charm of Summer Shimmer® Aspen. Place your order today.
How to Use Summer Shimmer® Aspen in the Landscape
Use a single specimen in a smaller lot. You'll add value and so much beauty with a Summer Shimmer shade tree planted on the south or southwest of your property.
They can also be used to bring color and movement to existing plantings. Space them 30 feet from the sunny side of mature windbreaks in a loosely zigzagging line.
Anyone who has ever visited the mountain west or northern boundary waters has fallen in love with these evocative trees. Recreate a natural grove in your own space.
Be creative! On a flat lot, bring in additional soil and sculpt it into a hilly berm.
Plant an odd number of Aspens in a free-form, loose triangle with varied spacing between trees, Double up near the middle of a drifting row for a wonderfully organic look.
Punctuate an open meadow with a few of them. Stake out an outdoor destination spot, with hammock stands, a fire pit and rustic campground. Bring your harmonica for a sing-along, accompanied by the rustling leaves overhead.
#ProPlantTips for Care
These trees love full sun, with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. They do best in well-drained soil, but can tolerate periodic moist and dry soils, once established.
Provide a three-inch layer of mulch to keep the root systems cool. We recommend that you spread it out under their canopy. Always give at least six inches between mulch and the trunk for proper air circulation.
Pay careful attention to watering while your trees are young. They will perform best with a medium amount of water if you don't get a good rainfall. In extended drought situations, please protect your investment with supplemental water.
Wait to prune until after the tree has leafed out in spring. Correct the canopy, or remove lower branches as you like to shape your tree.
Hurry to place your order today! Summer Shimmer Aspen is a popular, cold-hardy variety that is a boon for nature lovers.
