Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Australia, South America
Types
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Elderberry
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Holunderbeere
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Sureau
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Saúco
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Bez czarny
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Salicaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Elderberry 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 Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width - whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.