Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
-
In Summer
Less Watering
Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Hortensie
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Hortensia
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Hortensja
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Hibiscus
Family
Salicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Chaco. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Chaco Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width - whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.