While the trees have always been susceptible to disease ... But no one has found a cure. In the fall, aspen's golden foliage creates a stunning contrast with the surrounding evergreens.

Young aspens often don't survive because of factors such as grazing elk, according to a study by Northern Arizona University researchers.

It is the most widely distributed tree in the United States. According to the Hardwood Lumber and Veneer Series, aspen is one of our lightest woods with a 12 percent moisture content and a weight of ...