: any of several poplars (especially Populus tremula of Europe and P. tremuloides and P. grandidentata of North America) with leaves that flutter in the lightest wind because of their flattened petioles
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Columnar Swedish aspen offers the pleasant sound of fluttering leaves in the slightest breeze as well as pretty butter-yellow fall foliage of the species.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
At the water’s edge, a 108-square-foot cube holds a sauna with a curved aspen wood bench and Nero Marquina marble tiles, as well as a laundry area.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
As Arizonans head to the peaks to hike among the golden yellow aspens, Richardson says fall foliage could be at risk from the effects of warmer, drier conditions and other changes to the climate.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
At the water’s edge, a 108-square-foot cube holds a sauna with a curved aspen wood bench and Nero Marquina marble tiles, as well as a laundry area.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
As Arizonans head to the peaks to hike among the golden yellow aspens, Richardson says fall foliage could be at risk from the effects of warmer, drier conditions and other changes to the climate.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Aspen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspen. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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aspen
noun
as·pen
ˈas-pən 
: any of several poplars with leaves that flutter in the lightest breeze
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