Quick answer: Bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata) is native to 20 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun (very shade-intolerant) |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil | Mesic, rich, adaptable, acidic |
| Bloom | Apr |
| Height | 50-75 ft (to 110 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Food for many species, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Bigtooth aspen
Where is Bigtooth aspen native?
Bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata) is native to 20 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bigtooth aspen bloom?
Bigtooth aspen blooms Apr. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bigtooth aspen need?
Light: Sun (very shade-intolerant). Water: High. Soil: Mesic, rich, adaptable, acidic. Mature height: 50-75 ft (to 110 ft).
Is Bigtooth aspen good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Food for many species, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy.
Where can I buy Bigtooth aspen?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Populus grandidentata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bigtooth aspen.
- Nannyberry Viburnum lentago
- Gray birch Betula populifolia
- Tamarack Larix laricina
- Black oak Quercus velutina
- Pagoda dogwood Cornus alternifolia
- Slippery elm Ulmus rubra
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