Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
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
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Tree-of-Heaven
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Baum des Himmels
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.