Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Australia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.