9NEWS headed to one of the best spots to see aspens near Crested Butte to learn more about the tree that fills Instagram feeds every fall.
Aspens are more than just a pretty tree to fill your Instagram account. Here are some other reasons to love this Colorado golden child.CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — Aspen trees are the celebrities of a Colorado fall day. Think about it. People line the roads to take pictures with them. Instagram feeds from all over the state feature senior-picture worthy photos galore from late September through mid-October.
"Since they’re not good at shading plants out, they have a ton of plants in the understory that benefit from the aspen," Breckheimer said."They are important to the ecosystem and because they're the only deciduous tree up here — if something happens to the aspen, it’s not like another tree that can do the same job.
The crafty little aspen has that beautiful silvery bark that looks so nice in photos, but also serves a purpose.
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