Aspen catkins backlit in the afternoon sunAspen reproduces both by seeds and by root sprouts,
Aspen catkins backlit in the afternoon sunAspen reproduces both by seeds and by root sprouts, though sprouting is the most common and successful form of reproduction. Aspen produces small flowers, on catkins that are 1-2 inches long. These flowers are produced in the early spring before the leaves grow on the trees. Aspen is dioecious, with male and female flowers normally borne on separate trees. The catkins produce small fruit that split to release lots of tiny, cottony seeds that are dispersed by the wind. Germination occurs within a couple days of dispersal provided the seeds reach a suitable moist seedbed. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/aspen/grow.shtmlriverwindphotography, April 24, 2018 -- source link
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