Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Nutmeg
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Muskatnuss
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
nuez moscada
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
noz-moscada
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.