Quaking Aspens are among the most popularly planted tree for the white trunks and autumn golden color. They are a highly valuable timber and pulp tree, with the widest natural range of any hardwood in North America. Aspens are very fast growing, preferring moist sunny locations, and have a graceful look, especially when the wind flutters the leaves. In the home garden or landscape design, plant single trees or clumps of Aspens for a nice visual look. They are also very striking when planted in lines, such as along a driveway, fence, or boundary. There is a lot to like about Aspen trees.