Trembling Aspen

Trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) – grouped together with balsam poplar – makes up approximately 3 to 4% of British Columbia’s forests.

Aspen is the most commonly used wood species for oriented strand board (OSB). It is suitable for the production of high quality laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for use as headers, joists, beams and planks.

Aspen is currently sawn into studs for construction lumber under National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) rules. However, the main interest is to increase the production of aspen for millwork applications. Appearance and millworking grades can be produced according to National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) rules.