: The shimmering allows light to filter through to the inner leaves and trunk.

The ( Populus tremuloides ) is a master of endurance and collective living, best known for its "quaking" leaves and status as one of Earth's largest living organisms. The Shimmering "Quake"

: 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 constant movement helps dissipate heat during summer. One Organism, Thousands of Trunks