Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Salicaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns. Also Lombardy Poplar does not have fragrant flowers. Lombardy Poplar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.