Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
ऐस्प
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Rockets Freifrau
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width - whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.