Prairie Gold® is a vibrant selection of Quaking Aspen known for its striking golden-yellow foliage and compact growth form. This cultivar maintains the classic trembling leaves of Populus tremuloides, which flutter in even the slightest breeze, creating soft movement and gentle sound. Fast-growing and cold-hardy, Prairie Gold Stub is ideal for naturalized landscapes, urban spaces, and smaller areas where a full-sized Quaking Aspen would be too wide. Its bright yellow fall color provides strong seasonal interest, making it a standout choice for both formal and natural plantings.
This tree is sold as a Stub — a nursery term for a short, one-year-old tree or cutting that may have very few or no branches. Stubs are often used to establish trees quickly while allowing for controlled branching as the tree matures. Branches are minimal or absent above 2½ feet, helping the tree develop a strong, straight trunk.
Mature Height: 30–40 feet (9–12 meters)
Spacing: 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6 meters) apart
Features the characteristic trembling leaves of Quaking Aspen, adding motion and texture to the landscape.
Bright golden-yellow foliage in fall provides strong seasonal color.
Compact form makes it ideal for smaller landscapes, patios, or naturalized areas.
Less aggressive than standard Quaking Aspen, easier to maintain.
Fast-growing and highly cold-hardy, suitable for northern climates.
Stub form establishes quickly and allows controlled branching for strong structure.
Grow Zone: 2–7
Prairie Gold® is a vibrant selection of Quaking Aspen known for its striking golden-yellow foliage and compact growth form. This cultivar maintains the classic trembling leaves of Populus tremuloides, which flutter in even the slightest breeze, creating soft movement and gentle sound. Fast-growing and cold-hardy, Prairie Gold Stub is ideal for naturalized landscapes, urban spaces, and smaller areas where a full-sized Quaking Aspen would be too wide. Its bright yellow fall color provides strong seasonal interest, making it a standout choice for both formal and natural plantings.
This tree is sold as a Stub — a nursery term for a short, one-year-old tree or cutting that may have very few or no branches. Stubs are often used to establish trees quickly while allowing for controlled branching as the tree matures. Branches are minimal or absent above 2½ feet, helping the tree develop a strong, straight trunk.
Mature Height: 30–40 feet (9–12 meters)
Spacing: 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6 meters) apart
Features the characteristic trembling leaves of Quaking Aspen, adding motion and texture to the landscape.
Bright golden-yellow foliage in fall provides strong seasonal color.
Compact form makes it ideal for smaller landscapes, patios, or naturalized areas.
Less aggressive than standard Quaking Aspen, easier to maintain.
Fast-growing and highly cold-hardy, suitable for northern climates.
Stub form establishes quickly and allows controlled branching for strong structure.
Grow Zone: 2–7
