Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
ऐस्प
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Hardy Kiwi
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
kiwai
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Theales
Family
Salicaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.