Lombardy Poplar (Nigra)
The
Lombardy Poplar (Nigra) is generally described as
a perennial tree.
This
is
not native to the U.S. (United States)
and has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer .
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
early spring,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
spring and continuing until
spring.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Lombardy Poplar (Nigra) has a
short life span relative to most other plant species and a
rapid growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Lombardy Poplar (Nigra) will reach up to
190 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
80 feet.
The
Lombardy Poplar (Nigra) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
bare root, container, cuttings.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-28°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| General Type |
Tree |
| Growth Period |
Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration |
Perennial |
| Lifespan |
Short |
| Plant Nativity |
Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period |
Early Spring |
| Displays Fall Colors |
No |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
| Height When Mature |
190 |
| Vegetative Spread |
Moderate |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality |
Spring Spring |
| Seed Spread Rate |
None |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Bare Root, Container, Cuttings |
| Moisture Requirements |
High |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
-28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
32 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing |
Yes |
| pH Range |
5–8.5 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
20–20 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
300–1200 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
32 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
160 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Palatability |
Low |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
- Populus dilatata
- Populus italica
- Populus nigra var. italica
can be found in
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