Aspen Tree

Populus tremuloides or aspen tree is a tree found in the Mojave Wasteland.

Background
A deciduous tree, one of several species native to cooler areas of North America.

Characteristics
Found amidst clusters of honey mesquite, red cedar, and western juniper trees, the aspen tree is tall, with round, green leaves. The trees have smooth, pale gray bark with thick black horizontal lines and knots. Aspens are found in the mountainous regions of Nevada, specifically in Jacobstown's Mount Charleston region. The tree commonly grows in higher elevations of the Mojave Desert, along Nevada State Route 157 in the northwest portion of the map near Griffith Peak.

Layout
The tree is a common sight in the wasteland, with exactly 324 aspen trees of all types present in the base game.

Appearances
Aspen trees appear only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes
The aspen tree is based on the real world Populus tremuloides, commonly known as the aspen tree.