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House adopts bill to make the quaking aspen Utah’s state tree after lengthy debate
Summary
After extended floor debate including students and subject‑matter experts, the House voted 54–19 to replace the Colorado blue spruce with the quaking aspen as Utah's official state tree. Supporters cited statewide presence and ecological benefits; opponents raised landscaping and naming concerns.
The Utah House voted 54–19 on Feb. 19 to change the official state tree from the Colorado blue spruce to the quaking aspen (Senate Bill 41) after a prolonged floor debate.
Representative Wilson, the bill's sponsor, said the aspen is widely visible across the state and serves water‑storage and habitat roles important to Utah's landscape. "The aspen tree is a beautiful tree that covers our…
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