Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
South Africa
Types
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Buttonbush
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Button Strauch
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rubiales
Family
Salicaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Populus
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width - whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.