Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
China
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Heart-shaped
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Quiuí
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
