Aspen trees are either male or female which makes them dioecious. Both have these fuzzy tufts containing numerous tiny seeds, but only the male catkins have pollen which is transferred to the female by the wind. The pollinated female catkin will release her seeds. The male catkins release pollen and then dry up. This is not a very effective way for aspens to reproduce. Most new aspens grow as shoots from the main tree or grove of trees. Some aspens do not have any catkins and just bud then leaf. This is the great thing about 365. I did know there were fuzzy things and male/female aspen trees and shoots since we have many aspens in our yard, the rest I learned reading about catkins (I did not know that's what the fuzzy things were called, LOL)! Most of our aspen trees do have catkins in the early spring. Best on black. Thank you so much for your views, comments, and faves!!
