Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Fields, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Diamond-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lombardy Poplar
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ऐस्प
In German
Red Buckeye
Lombardei Pappel
In French
Red Buckeye
peuplier de Lombardie
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Lombardía álamo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Lombardia Poplar
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Lombardia Topola
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Lombardiae Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
- Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar
Care of Red Buckeye and Lombardy Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.