Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Populus nigra 'Italica'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Squash
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Squash
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Squash
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
calabacín
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
σκουός
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
abóbora
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
kabaczek
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Salicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Squash? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Squash. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Squash 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 Squash 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 Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Squash
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Lombardy Poplar and Squash Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width - whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Squash are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Squash
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.