Reproduction. ... Aspen 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.

How do you grow an aspen tree from seed?

Dig a hole in the worked soil for the seedling's or sapling's root ball. Position the young aspen in the hole and fill in around it with extruded soil. Water it well and firm the soil around it. You'll need to keep watering the young aspen for the entire first growing season.

What are the fuzzy things on aspen trees?

Aspen catkins, which emerge before leaves appear, are cylindrical in shape and fuzzy, with feather-like tufts of hair adorning numerous tiny seeds. Their fluffy appearance is endearing. But it is the fate of the catkins that really captures the imagination, tempting us to look ahead to the future.