When you plant an Aspen, you directly contribute to reforestation and ecosystem renewal:
• Supporting biodiversity by sustaining moths, butterflies, and other insects.
• Providing food for birds and mammals through the insects it supports.
• Stabilising riverbanks and reducing soil erosion.
• Sequestering carbon and supplying oxygen.
• Restoring balance to fragile and damaged ecosystems.
• Insect Habitat – Supports numerous moth and butterfly species, enriching Ireland’s insect life.
• Biodiversity Support – In turn, birds and mammals thrive from the insects nurtured by Aspens.
• Soil Stabilisation – Root systems strengthen riverbanks, preventing erosion.
• Carbon Capture – Rapid growth makes Aspen efficient at absorbing carbon.
• Regeneration – Interconnected root systems allow Aspens to regenerate and spread naturally.
• Cultural Value – Known in folklore for its trembling leaves, symbolising whispers of the forest.
• Seasonal Beauty – Leaves shimmer in summer and turn golden yellow in autumn, adding colour and movement.
The Aspen is a living storyteller of the forest. Its trembling leaves seem to speak with every breeze, carrying whispers through the woodland. With its regenerative roots and vital role in supporting insects and wildlife, planting an Aspen means adding not just a tree, but a voice to the forest’s living chorus.
• Botanical Name: Populus tremula
• Irish Tree Name: Crann Creathach
• Lifespan: 50–70 years
• Type: Deciduous broadleaf
• Native to: Ireland & Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Supports moths and butterflies, stabilises soil, creates habitats for birds and mammals through insect life
• Cultural Significance: Folklore associates Aspen’s trembling leaves with whispers and stories of the forest
Aspens typically live for 50–70 years, regenerating through root systems that allow colonies to thrive even after individual trees die.
Aspen leaves have flattened stalks that make them tremble and shimmer in the slightest breeze, producing a soft whispering sound that inspired folklore.
Aspens support a rich insect life, especially moths and butterflies, which in turn provide food for birds and mammals. Their roots also create habitats along riverbanks.
Yes. Each Aspen comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting an Aspen is a unique gift symbolising stories, renewal, and life. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Aspen will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, carefully chosen for biodiversity, soil stability, and long-term woodland health.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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