: The most famous colony, located in Utah, covers over 100 acres and consists of roughly 47,000 genetically identical trunks (stems). It is considered the heaviest living organism on the planet.
: The constant movement helps dissipate heat during summer. One Organism, Thousands of Trunks american quaking aspen
: The shimmering allows light to filter through to the inner leaves and trunk. : The most famous colony, located in Utah,
: Because they share DNA, every tree in a clone will leaf out in the spring and turn golden-yellow in the fall at the exact same time. Living Bark and Sunscreen : The most famous colony
: Small, rounded leaves with flexible stems help branches survive heavy mountain snowfalls.