Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Diamond-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Lombardy Poplar
In German
Hortensie
Lombardei Pappel
In French
Hortensia
peuplier de Lombardie
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lombardía álamo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lombardia Poplar
In Polish
Hortensja
Lombardia Topola
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lombardiae Poplar
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Lombardy Poplar. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lombardy Poplar has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar
Season and care of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Lombardy Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Lombardy Poplar Physical Information
Chaco and Lombardy Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar
Care of Chaco and Lombardy Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.