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Everyone loves quaking aspen trees. From the photographers who delight in the aspen's fall displays, to deer munching on the nutritious fallen autumn leaves, to beavers using aspens as both dam building material and food, the tree seems to have something for all.
The tree gets its name because the slightest breeze causes the leaves to tremble, or quake. One group of native Americans called the quaking aspen "nut-kie-e," which translates to noisy leaf.
During most seasons of the year, quaking aspen trees fade into the green of the forests. But come autumn, the aspen's intense golden hues rival the sunshine. Then, all kinds of cameras are brought out to record the display.
This widespread, well known tree ranges across the U.S. from Maine to the California mountains, as well as from Minnesota to New Mexico. The rangy aspen was declared the state tree of Utah.
An aspen in Utah holds the title...
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